Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate)
Core
Senior in-house legal counsel leading corporate legal functions, transactional work, and governance for a defense technology company.
Role type
Senior IC corporate legal counsel
Builds
Corporate governance frameworks, equity compensation programs, and complex transaction structures for a defense tech firm
Domain
Defense technology / Corporate law
Required skills
M&A deal structuring, venture financing structuring, equity compensation program management, corporate governance, international corporate structuring, contract negotiation, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Building equity programs in private companies, M&A cost control, commercial contracting, aerospace/manufacturing legal knowledge, scaling tech operations
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead and execute M&A, strategic investments, and joint ventures; Coordinate venture and growth-stage financings; Build and maintain equity compensation programs; Manage corporate governance and entity maintenance; Advise executive leadership on corporate strategy and risk; Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
