Corporate Counsel
CHAOS Industries
San Francisco, United States Posted October 26, 2026
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Salary Range
$165,000 - $209,000
Job Description
Join CHAOS Industries, Inc., a rapidly growing defense technology company, as a Corporate Counsel. In this role, you will manage day-to-day corporate legal matters, support M&A and strategic transactions, and work closely with various departments. You will be the subject matter expert on acquisitions, investments, financing, and corporate governance. The position offers generous benefits, including pre-IPO stock options, relocation assistance, and unlimited PTO.
- Gérer les affaires juridiques d'entreprise au quotidien, y compris la structure des entités domestiques et internationales, et soutenir les transactions stratégiques.
- Collaborer avec l'équipe juridique sur les contrats commerciaux, les litiges et d'autres besoins commerciaux, et travailler en étroite collaboration avec les départements Finance et Ressources humaines.
- Être l'expert en matière d'acquisitions, d'investissements, de transactions stratégiques, de financement, de valeurs mobilières, de fiscalité et de gouvernance d'entreprise.
- CHAOS Industries, Inc. is seeking a versatile corporate attorney to support our growing, privately held defense technology business
- This role is suited to someone with a strong corporate foundation who enjoys taking ownership, learning new areas, and helping a fast-moving company solve practical problems
- Ability to independently draft and negotiate commercial agreements and resolve legal issues with business stakeholders
- Sound judgment about legal and business risk, including when to resolve an issue directly and when to involve specialist counsel
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice in the role’s location
- Ability to manage competing priorities, take ownership of projects, and communicate clear recommendations to technical and nonlegal audiences
- Substantial experience advising companies on corporate governance, entity management, and general corporate matters
- 5-8 years of experience as both a law firm and in-house attorney, having practiced corporate transactions, M&A, or capital markets at a major law firm
- Experience handling M&A or other significant corporate transactions, including diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and managing closing processes
- Experience supporting matters beyond a core corporate practice, such as commercial transactions, disputes, litigation, or other general business legal issues
- A practical, collaborative approach and willingness to work across disciplines as the company’s needs evolve
- Experience supporting a growing technology company, either in-house or through a law firm practice
- Hands-on experience with at least one IPO or equivalent public-company securities offering, including SEC disclosure and reporting
- Experience advising privately held companies on financing transactions, stockholder agreements, capitalization tables, equity compensation, or secondary transactions
- Experience managing international subsidiaries and coordinating with counsel across jurisdictions
- Experience managing litigation, discovery, investigations, or pre-litigation disputes
- Familiarity with defense technology, government contracting, or other regulated industries
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