[Hiring] Commercial Legal Director @IonQ
Mar 26, 2025 - IonQ is hiring a remote Commercial Legal Director. đź’¸ Salary: $162,920 - $213,304. đź“ŤLocation: USA.
Role Description
We are looking for a Commercial Legal Director to support our Go-to-Market and Sales team. This is an individual contributor role and will be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.
This role will own and lead the negotiation of contracts with IonQ’s cloud customers and providers. This attorney will bring technical knowledge and curiosity to partner deeply with IonQ’s Go-to-Market teams on cloud access and integration agreements in the field of quantum computing.
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Draft and Negotiate Contracts:
- Create Legal Agreements: Draft a wide range of revenue contracts, namely cloud access agreements, cloud provider integration agreements, and MOUs/proposals.
- Tailor to Client Needs: Customize contracts to fit unique technical needs, ensuring contracts facilitate achieving the company’s strategic business objectives.
- Negotiate Terms: Work on behalf of the company to negotiate favorable terms, including pricing, timelines, deliverables, liabilities, penalties, and IP ownership/licensing.
- Facilitate Productive Discussions: Act as a collaborative problem solver in negotiations to ensure productive discussions and conflict resolution.
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Interpret Contracts:
- Review: Ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable IonQ’s business objectives, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Assess: Identify potential risks, liabilities, and ambiguities in contract terms.
- Advise: Offer legal advice on handling specific provisions or scenarios.
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Ensure Contract Compliance & Enforcement:
- Monitoring Compliance: Follow up to ensure both parties adhere to the terms of the contract.
- Amendments and Renewals: Assist in modifying or renewing contracts when circumstances change.
- Ensure Compliance: Ensure contracts comply with local, state, and federal laws.
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Stay Updated on Laws and Regulations:
- Legal Research: Stay informed about changes in contract law, industry regulations, and judicial rulings.
- Advising on Legal Changes: Inform clients of relevant changes in the law.
Qualifications
- 6-10 years of experience in relevant work gained from law firms and in-house positions
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent drafting skills
- The ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of management
- A demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and to work efficiently and effectively independently
- The ability to concurrently manage multiple timely projects/issues
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to the bar of at least one state/district
Requirements
- Significant experience in lawyering for cutting-edge computer hardware and/or software companies
- Undergraduate or additional degrees in a technology-related field (e.g., physics, engineering, software development, etc.)
- Experience working remotely
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401K
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- A home internet stipend
- Pet insurance
Location
This role can be located anywhere in the US, with a strong preference for someone in the Eastern U.S. time zone.
Travel
Some domestic and international travel is required (approx. once per quarter).
Compensation
The approximate base salary range for this position is $162,920 - $213,304. Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Salary
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$162,920 - $213,304
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USA
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Mar 26, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: USA |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
