Senior Counsel, Commercial & Government Contracts

🕒 October 2

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $220k - $250k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Rigetti Computing

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2013

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🏭 Manufacturing

💰 $100M Post-IPO Equity on 2022-03

Consulting • Healthcare • Manufacturing

Rigetti Computing is a pioneering company at the forefront of quantum computing technology. With a focus on developing quantum processors and systems, Rigetti integrates advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to leverage the capabilities of quantum computers for complex problem-solving and optimization tasks. Rigetti's unique quantum processing units (QPUs) are designed to provide superior performance in quantum computation, facilitating applications in areas such as cryptography, variational optimization, and error correction. The company aims to bring the benefits of quantum computing to researchers and enterprises by delivering powerful, accessible, and scalable solutions.

📋 Description

• Draft and negotiate agreements for quantum system sales, on-premises hardware purchases, cloud/QCS access, maintenance and support, and partner agreements • Negotiate supplier and procurement agreements across the supply chain, including fab and foundry relationships, specialized equipment, components, SaaS, and facilities • Partner with the IP team on R&D collaborations, joint development, sponsored research, and licensing deals • Support international transactions through Rigetti’s global entities and coordinate with local counsel • Serve as lead counsel on federal contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions with AFRL, DARPA, DOE, 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 prime and subcontractor roles • Guide compliance with cybersecurity requirements, supply chain and domestic sourcing rules, representations, and certifications • Partner with IT, export control, and finance teams where compliance issues intersect with contract terms • Create and refine contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, and tools • Train sales, business development, procurement, and program teams on contracting and government compliance • Help shape the legal department’s growth, including future hiring and structure, and serve as a leader and mentor • Report directly to the VP, Legal and work closely with Rigetti’s executive team

🎯 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 • 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 and ability to create structure in a fast-moving environment • Sound business judgment and ability to explain legal risk clearly to engineers and executives • Law firm training combined with in-house experience preferred • Experience with OTAs, CRADAs, SBIR/STTR, and cooperative agreements preferred • Familiarity with EAR/ITAR as applied to transactions preferred • Experience with international transactions and public company work preferred • Curiosity about the technology preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries • Equity • Medical, dental and vision insurance • 401(k) plan • Paid parental leave program • Rejuvenation days • Vacation policy aligned with local regulations and industry standards