Description:

Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.  

Our Values:

You are only crazy if you are wrong, it's ok to be wrong
Lead with Compassion
Be Resourceful
Listen
Hustle

Who we are looking for:
Phoenix Tailings is looking for a driven Legal Counsel who wants to be deeply embedded in building a first-of-its-kind clean metals company. This role will play a critical part in enabling our rapid growth by supporting legal strategy across contracts, compliance, corporate governance, and risk management. You will work directly with leadership and cross-functional teams to help Phoenix move faster, smarter, and more responsibly as we scale transformative technology into real-world infrastructure. This role will report to our Chief Legal & Compliance Officer.

This pay range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Salary Range: $140,000-$180,000

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including NDAs, vendor contracts, customer agreements, and strategic partnerships
Support intellectual property strategy, including coordination with external counsel on patent filings, invention disclosures, and prosecution, and reviewing and advising on intellectual property provisions in commercial agreements
Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and legal workflows to support scaling operations
Design and enhance legal processes, including contract intake, approval, and document management systems
Support corporate governance activities, including entity management, board materials, and internal policies
Assist with regulatory and compliance matters related to environmental, industrial, and operational activities
Identify and mitigate legal and business risks while enabling teams to execute quickly and effectively
Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to internal stakeholders as Phoenix scales operations

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law (Massachusetts or New Hampshire preferred)
2 - 4 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal role with exposure to commercial and intellectual property matters
Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
Working knowledge of intellectual property law, with experience handling patent prosecution and portfolio management a plus
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Exceptional attention to detail with a practical, solution-oriented mindset
Interest in clean technology and critical materials