Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE Join DensityAI's growing legal team as the corporate counsel who keeps the company's foundation strong as we scale. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll take a lead role in corporate transactions and governance, from equity financings and strategic investments to board matters, equity administration, and entity management. You'll be a trusted advisor to leadership, finance, and the board, and you'll build the corporate legal infrastructure a fast-growing AI accelerator company needs. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead corporate transactions, including venture and strategic financings, convertible instruments, and investments, from term sheet through closing Support M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including diligence, structuring, and integration Manage corporate governance, including board and committee meetings, minutes, consents, and stockholder matters Oversee equity matters, including the equity plan, option and RSU grants, 409A coordination, and cap table accuracy, in partnership with Finance Manage entity formation, maintenance, and compliance across U.S. and international subsidiaries Advise on securities law compliance, including private placement exemptions and equity grant compliance Coordinate with outside counsel and manage legal spend on corporate matters Build scalable corporate processes, templates, and records as the company grows WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR JD and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred) 10 + years of corporate and transactional experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm Hands-on experience with venture financings, corporate governance, and equity compensation for high-growth companies Experience supporting M&A or strategic investments Working knowledge of securities law as it applies to private companies Strong judgment and clear communication with executives and board members Experience in semiconductors, hardware, or deep tech is a plus Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications. California pay range $300,000 — $325,000 USD Compensation Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO. Visa Sponsorship DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status. Export Controls Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview. Equal Opportunity DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.

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Must-haves

Lead corporate transactions, including venture and strategic financings, convertible instruments, and investments, from term sheet through closing
Support M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including diligence, structuring, and integration
Manage corporate governance, including board and committee meetings, minutes, consents, and stockholder matters
Oversee equity matters, including the equity plan, option and RSU grants, 409A coordination, and cap table accuracy, in partnership with Finance
Manage entity formation, maintenance, and compliance across U.S. and international subsidiaries
Coordinate with outside counsel and manage legal spend on corporate matters
Build scalable corporate processes, templates, and records as the company grows
10 + years of corporate and transactional experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm
Hands-on experience with venture financings, corporate governance, and equity compensation for high-growth companies
Experience supporting M&A or strategic investments
Working knowledge of securities law as it applies to private companies
Strong judgment and clear communication with executives and board members
Visa Sponsorship
Export Controls
Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.

Nice-to-haves

JD and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred)
Experience in semiconductors, hardware, or deep tech is a plus

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

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