rigetti - Computing - Senior Counsel, Commercial & Government Contracts
Requirements
• J.D. and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar. • 7+ years of relevant experience, including meaningful time in-house. • A strong track record negotiating complex commercial agreements, ideally for hardware, semiconductor, deep-tech, or enterprise technology companies. • Hands-on experience with federal government contracts, including FAR/DFARS, subcontracting, and data rights. • A builder’s mindset. You enjoy creating structure where none exists and are energized, not overwhelmed, by a fast-moving environment. • Sound business judgment and the ability to explain legal risk clearly to engineers and executives. • Law firm training combined with in-house experience. • Experience with OTAs, CRADAs, SBIR/STTR, and cooperative agreements. • Familiarity with EAR/ITAR as applied to transactions. • Experience with international transactions and public company work.
Responsibilities
• Lead Commercial Dealmaking • Draft and negotiate the agreements that bring quantum computing to market, including quantum system sales, on-premises hardware purchases, cloud/QCS access, maintenance and support, and partner agreements. • Negotiate supplier and procurement agreements across our supply chain, including fab and foundry relationships, specialized equipment, components, SaaS, and facilities. • Partner with the IP team to structure R&D collaborations, joint development, sponsored research, and licensing deals. • Support international transactions through Rigetti’s global entities, coordinating with local counsel as needed. • Own Government Contracting • Serve as lead counsel on federal contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions with AFRL, DARPA, DOE and the national labs, and other agencies. • Advise on FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements across solicitations, proposals, awards, and modifications. • Negotiate subcontracts and teaming agreements in both prime and subcontractor roles. • Guide compliance with cybersecurity requirements, supply chain and domestic sourcing rules, and representations and certifications. Partner with IT, export control, and finance teams where these issues intersect with contract terms. • Grow the Function • Create and refine contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, and tools so the business can move quickly and with confidence. • Train sales, BD, procurement, and program teams on contracting and government compliance. • Help shape the legal department’s growth as Rigetti scales, including future hiring and structure, and serve as a leader and mentor on the team.
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