General Counsel
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
confidential for this listing.
About the Role
Greater San Francisco, CA Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal function through a significant period of growth. The role partners closely with executive leadership and the Board, advises on business strategy and corporate governance, and leads and develops the legal team. Responsibilities include managing complex financing transactions and commercial negotiations, supporting infrastructure development and new business initiatives, and overseeing intellectual property, government contracting, compliance, and security matters. The General Counsel will also build effective legal policies and processes, manage outside counsel, and provide practical guidance that supports business objectives. Candidates must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar. Substantial legal leadership experience in technology businesses and experience in a startup or similarly fast-paced environment are required. Applicants should bring expertise advising executives and boards, leading complex commercial negotiations, and handling venture or other significant financing transactions; experience with infrastructure or data center financing is valuable. Strong business judgment, team leadership, clear communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across functions are essential. Experience with government contracting, defense technology, or sensitive technology and security obligations is an advantage.
Functions:
- Legal
Compensation
USD $425,000-$450,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
A well-funded deep technology company in a significant stage of growth
Industry
Computer Networking
Type
Privately Held, VC-backed