Senior Counsel, Commercial & Strategic Transactions

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company building quantum computers, sensors, and networks for commercial, industrial, and national security applications. As a publicly traded company on the NYSE under ticker INFQ, we operate at the intersection of advanced research, disciplined engineering, and market execution. Built on deep scientific expertise, we are now accelerating our commercial and public company capabilities to support disciplined growth at scale. Legal plays a central role in enabling that transition. Position Summary: Infleqtion is seeking a Senior Counsel, Commercial & Strategic Transactions to report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and serve as a critical legal partner for commercial contracting and strategic transactions, working closely with commercial, product, engineering, and operational leaders. Approximately 70-80% of this role will focus on complex commercial contracting and strategic transactions. The remainder will involve broader legal generalist responsibilities within a lean, high-impact legal team supporting a NYSE-listed company. This role requires strong transactional discipline, business judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, technically sophisticated environment where urgency and excellence must coexist. Commercial & Strategic Transactions Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including:Customer and strategic partnership agreementsGovernment and research contractsLicensing and technology development agreementsSaaS and data agreementsVendor and procurement agreementsStructure bespoke, high-impact transactions aligned with long-term enterprise valueProvide risk-balanced guidance that enables revenue generation while protecting intellectual property, regulatory posture, and public company obligationsSupport engagements involving government and regulated customers. Experience with government contracting frameworks (e.g., FAR/DFARS) is a plus but not requiredCoordinate with internal stakeholders on export control and national security considerations. Familiarity with ITAR/EAR is a plusSupport strategic collaborations, joint development initiatives, and other growth-oriented transactions as needed Public Company & Operational Integration Partner with Finance and leadership to align contractual structures with revenue recognition, disclosure controls, and public reporting requirementsContribute to scalable legal processes, playbooks, and approval frameworks to increase velocity without sacrificing disciplineDeliver targeted training to commercial and technical teams on contracting standards, risk awareness, and compliance fundamentalsSupport cross-functional corporate, regulatory, and governance matters as needed Requirements JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials6+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial responsibility for complex commercial transactions; top-tier law firm training strongly preferredSignificant experience negotiating complex commercial agreementsExperience in technology, advanced research, aerospace, defense, or regulated industries preferredComfort operating in a lean environment with high ownership and limited bureaucracyDemonstrated ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines and competing priorities with precisionStrong executive communication skills and ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance Cultural and Performance Expectations: We are building a high-accountability, execution-focused culture. Success in this role requires: An ownership mindset with bias toward actionAbility to balance urgency with technical and legal excellenceWillingness to coach business teams and actively seek coaching and feedback in returnComfort giving and receiving direct feedbackDiscipline in documentation, process development, and follow-throughIntellectual curiosity about emerging technologies and regulated marketsResilience in a resource-constrained, fast-evolving environment This is a builder role for a lawyer who wants to help shape the operating model of a scaling public technology company. Benefits A good faith estimate of the base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $270,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role is also eligible to participate in the Company's short-term incentive program and long-term equity incentive program. In addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes: 100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programsEmployer funded Health Savings AccountUnlimited Paid Time OffRelocation assistance401(k) Matching ProgramsCompany paid Life and AD&D InsuranceFlexible Healthcare Savings AccountPaid FMLA LeavePaid Maternity/Paternity LeaveEmployer Assistance ProgramStudent Loan Repayment Equal Opportunity Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin color, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued, welcomed, and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Note This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations for quantum computing technology. Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license. Contact Information If this opportunity interests you and you fit the job description, please submit an application. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please feel free to contact us at hr@infleqtion.com. Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Infleqtion does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Infleqtion is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.