Head of Legal (San Carlos)

About Beacon AI We’re a fast-moving team of aviators, engineers, and operators building an AI platform to make flying safer, more efficient, and more capable. Backed by top investors, we’ve secured a dozen Department of Defense contracts and partnered with major airlines to deliver mission‑critical systems. We operate without silos or heavy processes. Small, focused teams own what they build, ship quickly, and learn fast, pushing the boundaries of how humans and AI work together in aviation.

Why this role exists We’re a defense tech / dual‑use company. We need a Head of Legal who can keep the company moving by owning the day‑to‑day legal workflow (contracts, coordination with outside counsel, basic corporate and employment admin) while also taking on practical business operations that reduce founder thrash.

You don’t need to be an expert in everything. You do need strong judgment, excellent organization, and the ability to push work to completion.

What you’ll own 1) Contracts and deal flow (daily work)

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- Run intake, drafting, review, negotiation support, signature, and filing for NDAs, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, partnership/pilot agreements, MSAs/SOWs, and basic data/security addenda.
- Maintain templates and “fallback positions” that match our risk tolerance.
- Keep deals moving by driving timelines, nudging reviewers, and making decisions about what to escape.

2) Government / defense contracting support (with escalation paths)

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- Coordinate reviews of government and prime/sub agreements (and flowdowns) with outside counsel as needed.
- Track key contract obligations and deliverables (reporting requirements, security requirements, data handling, publication restrictions).
- Help internal teams understand “what we signed up for” in plain English.

3) IP and information hygiene (process, not solo heroics)

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- Maintain invention assignment and contractor IP paperwork; keep clean records.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on patent filings or t Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.com.ar/empleo/qk6pk