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General Counsel at Giga Energy, architecting legal frameworks for IPO and compliance in energy sector. Leading legal function to support rapid growth and operational expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as strategic legal advisor to CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors
- Build and lead the legal function from ground up, including hiring and managing legal team and outside counsel
- Prepare company for IPO including SEC compliance, corporate governance, board processes, and S-1 preparation
- Negotiate and structure major customer contracts, power purchase agreements, and site development deals
- Manage all corporate governance matters including board meetings, equity administration, and corporate housekeeping
- Oversee regulatory compliance across energy, environmental, data center, and manufacturing regulations in multiple jurisdictions
- Lead M&A due diligence, structuring, and integration for strategic acquisitions
- Develop and implement compliance programs for SOX, export controls, and international operations
- Structure and negotiate real estate transactions including land acquisitions, easements, and development agreements
- Manage intellectual property strategy including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets related to our manufacturing capabilities
- Draft and negotiate vendor agreements with international manufacturing partners in China and India
- Handle employment law matters, equity compensation plans, and executive agreements
- Oversee litigation strategy and manage outside litigation counsel
- Advise on fundraising activities including term sheet negotiations and investor documentation
Requirements:
- JD from accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
- 10+ years legal experience with at least 5 years as General Counsel, Deputy GC, or senior legal leader at a growth-stage company
- Proven track record taking a company through IPO process including SEC filings, S-1 preparation, corporate governance, and public company compliance
- Deep expertise in corporate law, securities law, M&A, and commercial contracts
- Experience with infrastructure, energy, real estate, or manufacturing businesses and related regulatory frameworks
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, board dynamics, and fiduciary duties
- Track record building legal functions from early-stage through public company scale
- Ability to balance risk management with business velocity—know when to say yes, no, and "yes if"
- Experience negotiating complex, high-value commercial agreements with enterprise customers
- Hands-on operator who can draft contracts, negotiate deals, and provide practical legal guidance
- Exceptional business judgment and ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal audiences
- Experience managing international operations and cross-border transactions
Benefits:
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Significant equity in a profitable, IPO-bound company
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- FSA/HSA options
- Commuter benefits
- Monthly team onsites across all offices
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