What You'll DoServe as chief legal advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors on all corporate, regulatory, and risk mattersBuild and lead Electra's internal legal function, including hiring and managing legal staff and directing outside counsel across specialty areasOwn corporate governance, including Board and committee support, corporate records, and equity administrationLead legal work on capital raises, financing transactions, and investor agreements in partnership with the CFO, including the potential for IPO preparationDraft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier, customer, partnership, and consulting agreementsManage legal execution of strategic transactions, to include support and incentive agreements with government entities and transactions with industry partnersOversee export control compliance (ITAR/EAR), including classification determinations, licensing, and training in partnership with People Operations and EngineeringAdvise on FAA regulatory matters and support certification-related legal work in coordination with the certification and engineering teamsManage government contracting and FAR compliance as Electra's government-facing programs and partnerships expandOversee intellectual property strategy, including patent, trademark, and trade secret protectionManage litigation, disputes, and claims, including selection and oversight of outside litigation counselPartner with People Operations on employment law matters, policy development, and workforce complianceBuild and maintain a company-wide compliance program, including policies, training, and reporting mechanismsAdvise on risk management and insurance strategy across the businessWhat You BringD. and active bar membership in good standing; Virginia bar admission or ability to obtain in-house counsel registration20+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience; general counsel or deputy general counsel experience strongly preferredStrong background in corporate law, securities, and M&A; experience supporting financing rounds or capital markets transactionsExperience managing outside counsel across multiple specialty areas and jurisdictionsDemonstrated ability to build legal function infrastructure - policies, processes, and governance - at a growth-stage companyExcellent judgment and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear guidance for non-legal executivesComfort operating as a hands-on, early legal hire in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environmentUS Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) requiredBonus PointsExperience in aerospace, aviation, or defense, including familiarity with FAA regulatory processesDirect experience with ITAR/EAR export control compliance and licensingExperience with FAR and government contracting (GovCon) requirementsExperience advising a company through an IPO or late-stage private financingFamiliarity with hardware or IP-intensive businesses and associated licensing and protection strategiesCompensationCompensation for this role will be shared during the interview process and is based on experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity.