Structure bespoke, high-impact transactions aligned with long-term enterprise value.
Provide risk-balanced guidance that enables revenue generation while protecting intellectual property, regulatory posture, and public company obligations.
Support engagements involving government and regulated customers. Experience with government contracting frameworks (e.g., FAR/DFARS) is a plus but not required.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders on export control and national security considerations. Familiarity with ITAR/EAR is a plus.
Support strategic collaborations, joint development initiatives, and other growth-oriented transactions as needed.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including:
- Customer and strategic partnership agreements*
- Government and research contracts*
- Licensing and technology development agreements*
- SaaS and data agreements*
- Vendor and procurement agreements*
Partner with Finance and leadership to align contractual structures with revenue recognition, disclosure controls, and public reporting requirements.
Contribute to scalable legal processes, playbooks, and approval frameworks to increase velocity without sacrificing discipline.
Deliver targeted training to commercial and technical teams on contracting standards, risk awareness, and compliance fundamentals.
Support cross-functional corporate, regulatory, and governance matters as needed.

JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
6+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial responsibility for complex commercial transactions; top-tier law firm training strongly preferred.
Significant experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Experience in technology, advanced research, aerospace, defense, or regulated industries preferred.
Comfort operating in a lean environment with high ownership and limited bureaucracy.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines and competing priorities with precision.
Strong executive communication skills and ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance.

Cultural and Performance Expectations:

We are building a high-accountability, execution-focused culture. Success in this role requires:

An ownership mindset with bias toward action.
Ability to balance urgency with technical and legal excellence.
Willingness to coach business teams and actively seek coaching and feedback in return.
Comfort giving and receiving direct feedback.
Discipline in documentation, process development, and follow-through.
Intellectual curiosity about emerging technologies and regulated markets.
Resilience in a resource-constrained, fast-evolving environment.

Senior Counsel, Commercial & Strategic Transactions

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