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Legal Operations Specialist

Valar Atomics
Location
Torrance, California, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Legal
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 4 years of experience in legal operations, corporate paralegal work, or a similar role
  • Hands-on experience managing a capitalization table using a platform such as Carta or Pulley
  • Experience drafting and managing NDAs and other routine commercial agreements
  • Experience with entity management and corporate housekeeping across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience managing corporate insurance programs and policy renewals
  • Experience implementing, administering, or supporting a contract management system (CMS/CLM)
Nice to have
  • Prior experience at a BigLaw firm
  • Prior in-house experience in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Exposure to startups in hard tech sectors (e.g., hardware, energy, aerospace, defense, or deep tech)
  • Familiarity with export control regimes relevant to advanced technology companies (e.g., ITAR, EAR, DOE Part 810)
  • Experience building or improving legal operations processes and systems from scratch
What the job really is

The Legal Operations Specialist at Valar Atomics will be responsible for building and managing the operational backbone of the legal function. This includes tasks such as managing the capitalization table, drafting and reviewing agreements, overseeing corporate governance, and implementing a contract management system. The role involves significant collaboration with the General Counsel and various business teams, focusing on improving legal operations processes as the company scales.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
  • Generous PPE stipend
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary range mentioned beyond the general figure provided
  • Role involves significant responsibility in a fast-paced environment, which may not suit everyone
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