Senior Counsel, Commercial & Strategic Transactions

Infleqtion

Senior Counsel managing complex commercial contracts and strategic transactions for quantum technology company. Collaborating with teams to support growth within legal frameworks and obligations.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeLouisville • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Structure bespoke, high-impact transactions aligned with long-term enterprise value.
Provide risk-balanced guidance that enables revenue generation while protecting intellectual property, regulatory posture, and public company obligations.
Support engagements involving government and regulated customers. Experience with government contracting frameworks (e.g., FAR/DFARS) is a plus but not required.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders on export control and national security considerations. Familiarity with ITAR/EAR is a plus.
Support strategic collaborations, joint development initiatives, and other growth-oriented transactions as needed.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including:
*Customer and strategic partnership agreements*
* Government and research contracts*
* Licensing and technology development agreements*
* SaaS and data agreements*
* Vendor and procurement agreements*
Partner with Finance and leadership to align contractual structures with revenue recognition, disclosure controls, and public reporting requirements.
Contribute to scalable legal processes, playbooks, and approval frameworks to increase velocity without sacrificing discipline.
Deliver targeted training to commercial and technical teams on contracting standards, risk awareness, and compliance fundamentals.
Support cross-functional corporate, regulatory, and governance matters as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
6+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial responsibility for complex commercial transactions; top-tier law firm training strongly preferred.
Significant experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Experience in technology, advanced research, aerospace, defense, or regulated industries preferred.
Comfort operating in a lean environment with high ownership and limited bureaucracy.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines and competing priorities with precision.
Strong executive communication skills and ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
Employer funded Health Savings Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Relocation assistance
401(k) Matching Programs
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
Paid FMLA Leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employer Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment