Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, customer contracts, and construction-related agreements
Support compliance with employment law, safety regulations, and other requirements relevant to a hardware and construction company
Advise on corporate matters including equity, fundraising documentation, and general corporate governance
Manage and coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters (litigation, IP, regulatory, government contracting) as needed
Help establish and improve legal processes, templates, and playbooks as the company scales
Support the sales and business development teams on customer and government contract review and negotiation
Provide practical, business-minded legal guidance to leadership and teams across the company
Qualification
4-8 years of relevant legal experienceExperience with government contractingAdditional RequirementsMust be willing to relocate to Austin
Required
J.D. and active bar membership in good standing
4-8 years of relevant legal experience, including in-house or law firm experience supporting a technology, construction, hardware, or manufacturing company
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and make sound, practical judgment calls with limited oversight
Preferred
Experience in-house at a startup or fast-growing company
Experience with government contracting, construction law, or regulatory matters relevant to hardware/construction companies
Familiarity with corporate/equity matters and working alongside outside counsel on fundraising
Comfortable being the first or an early legal hire, building process rather than just following it
Additional Requirements
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
Must be willing to work extended hours when needed to support critical business needs
