Electrasteel

Electrasteel

Corporate Counsel

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
NegotiationExcelSupply ChainVendor ManagementProcurementIntellectual PropertyCommunication

About the role

  • With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we're on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade.
  • Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side.
  • If y ou're looking to make an impact and join a team t hat's driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • The Corporate Counsel reports to the Vice President of Legal and serves as a strategic legal partner supporting procurement, engineering, commercial, and operational teams across the organization.
  • This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, advising cross-functional stakeholders on active projects, and leading negotiations with vendors, contractors, OEMs, and engineering partners.
  • The Corporate Counsel also supports the development of scalable contracting processes, templates, and playbooks, while providing practical legal guidance on procurement, supply chain, and compliance matters, including cross-border considerations where applicable.
  • This role requires exceptional business judgment, integrity, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to deliver pragmatic, solution-oriented legal support in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-growth environment.
  • Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of agreements supporting the business, including equipment procurement agreements, master service agreements, product sales agreements, statements of work, real property agreements, licensing agreements, and confidentiality agreements
  • Serve as a day-to-day legal advisor and trusted business partner to the procurement, engineering, operations, commercial, and intellectual property teams on active projects and strategic initiatives
  • Take a hands-on role in negotiating commercial and legal terms with equipment vendors, OEMs, contractors, subcontractors, and engineering firms or partners, and consultants
  • Support the develop ment, implementation, and improvement of contracting templates, negotiation playbooks, legal workflows, and contract administration process that enable efficient and scalable business operations
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify legal and operational risks and develop pragmatic solutions aligned with business objectives
  • Support broa der corporate legal initiatives and special projects as assigned, including policy development, governance support, and operational process improvements

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • 4+ years of legal experience with a strong focus on commercial contracting, procurement, infrastructure, engineering, construction, manufacturing, energy, or other complex capital projects
  • Experience with global or cross-border procurement, trade compliance, or supply-chain risk issues.

Company info

  • Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co - minerals.
  • Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME's 100 Climate Leaders, we're building a company shaping the future of industry.
  • Active license to practice law and in good standing in the United States
  • Ability to provide clear, practical, and business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders across multiple fu n ctions and levels of the organization
  • Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, while effectively prioritizing tasks needed for the business
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities can shift quickly, and the legal team is expected to be pragmatic, creative, responsive, and business-oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A business-minded attorney who consistently demonstrates exceptional honesty, integrity, and professional judgment
  • Ability to lead negotiations to achieve beneficial results promptly. Experience with global or cross-border procurement, trade compliance, or supply-chain risk issues. Experience building, implementing, administering, or contracting templates, playbooks, or legal processes in an in-house environment
  • Energy and enthusiasm for Electra's mission and strategic goals <span data-ccp-pr

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