Corporate Counsel
Infinitum · Austin, CO · 1 mo ago
Full-time
Location: Austin, Texas Reports To: General Counsel Employment Type: Full-Time About The Role Infinitum Electric is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in Austin, Texas. This role is a hands-on, high-volume position for an attorney who enjoys owning the full contract lifecycle, from intake through negotiation to close, while also helping build out the legal operations function and keeping our corporate entities in good standing across the jurisdictions where we do business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded attorney who wants broad exposure across contracts, legal operations, and corporate/regulatory compliance at a growing manufacturing company. Key Responsibilities Contract Intake & Negotiation Serve as a primary point of contact for incoming contract requests from the business, managing intake, triage, and prioritizationDraft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including supply agreements, customer agreements, IP-related agreements (licensing, assignment, development), NDAs, and other vendor and third-party contractsPartner directly with sales, supply chain, engineering, and other internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into sound contract termsIdentify and escalate legal and business risk in proposed contract terms Legal Operations Manage and continuously improve the legal department's contract intake process and workflowsHelp administer contract lifecycle management (CLM) and other legal ops toolsMaintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to drive consistency and efficiencyTrack and report on contract volume, turnaround times, and other legal operations metrics Entity & Regulatory Compliance Manage corporate entity maintenance, including formation, good standing, and dissolution mattersHandle state registrations, foreign qualifications, annual reports, and related regulatory filings across jurisdictions where the company operatesMonitor and support compliance with applicable state and local regulatory requirements General Provide practical, timely legal guidance to internal business partners on day-to-day commercial mattersSupport the General Counsel on ad hoc legal and corporate projects as needed Qualifications D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice lawApproximately 5 years of relevant legal experience; a mix of law firm and in-house experience is strongly preferredSubstantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply, customer, IP, and confidentiality agreementsFamiliarity with corporate entity maintenance and multi-state regulatory complianceExperience with, or strong interest in, building and improving legal operations processes and tools (CLM systems, intake workflows, templates/playbooks)Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholdersStrong business judgment and the ability to manage a high volume of matters independently in a fast-paced environmentDetail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing competing deadlines Preferred In-house experience at a manufacturing, industrial, or technology companyPrior experience supporting a legal operations function or contract intake system build-out Location This position is based in Infinitum Electric's Austin, Texas headquarters. Benefits At Infinitum, we have created a collaborative community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and works together to achieve shared goals. Our benefits include: Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionsHealthcare FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Dependent Care FSACompany-paid short-term and long-term disability coverageGroup Life and AD&D insuranceVoluntary Life and AD&D insuranceEmployee Assistance Program401(k) retirement plan (no employer match)Stock optionsOpen paid time off (PTO)12 paid company holidaysPotential relocation assistance for eligible positionsFlexible work arrangements, including hybrid opportunities based on role requirementsCompany-paid lunch on FridaysCommunity give-back opportunities Infinitum embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Agency representatives: We appreciate your interest, but we’ve got this!