NASA's Office of the General Counsel is actively hiring legal professionals across multiple positions, the agency announced. The office seeks experienced attorneys to support NASA's civil space operations, regulatory compliance, and mission management activities.
Available positions span contract law, intellectual property, environmental regulation, and administrative law. Candidates require law degrees and active bar membership in the United States. The General Counsel's office handles legal matters across all NASA centers and directorates, from human spaceflight programs like Artemis to Earth science missions and commercial space partnerships.
Successful applicants will navigate complex federal regulations governing space exploration, international treaties including the Outer Space Treaty, and procurement frameworks that fund billions of dollars in space operations annually. The work directly supports NASA's strategic objectives: returning humans to the Moon, establishing sustainable lunar presence, advancing Mars exploration, and maintaining U.S. leadership in space commerce.
The General Counsel's office also manages legal aspects of commercial spaceflight agreements, technology transfer initiatives, and partnerships with private companies like SpaceX. These roles require understanding both aerospace law and emerging legal questions in space industry regulation as private launch providers expand operations.
NASA seeks attorneys with 3 to 5 years of experience in federal practice or relevant legal specializations. Remote work options are available for qualified candidates. The agency emphasizes commitment to diversity and inclusion in its hiring process. Interested attorneys can apply through the USAJOBS portal with deadline information available on NASA's official careers page.
This hiring initiative reflects NASA's operational demands as the agency simultaneously manages human spaceflight operations, planetary science missions, climate research, and an expanding commercial space sector. Legal expertise remains essential to advancing these initiatives within constitutional and international legal frameworks.