Corporate Council

Hyper Solutions Inc • Richmond, VA

1d • $140,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel supports the day-to-day legal needs of Hyper Solutions by managing a broad range of commercial, operational, and corporate legal matters. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and HR to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance while helping the organization move efficiently and manage risk appropriately.

This is a hands-on role for a lawyer who is comfortable managing a steady flow of contracts, exercising sound judgment, and developing into a trusted internal advisor within a fast-growing, operationally complex business.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in Virginia or another U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum of 4+ years of substantive commercial contracting experience
• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and closing a high volume of commercial agreements with limited supervision
• Strong ability to identify legal and business risks and provide practical, actionable solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Combination of law firm and in-house legal experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, or other operationally intensive businesses
• Proven ability to work directly with internal clients and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
• Ability to work independently on routine matters while appropriately escalating complex or sensitive issues

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, customer agreements, vendor agreements, master services agreements, supply agreements, purchase terms, statements of work, and software or consulting agreements
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance that balances business objectives with risk management
• Support the General Counsel on corporate legal matters, including governance documentation, entity maintenance, and internal approvals
• Assist with compliance-related matters, internal policies, and legal support across business functions
• Coordinate with outside counsel and support the management of external legal projects
• Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates, fallback positions, and legal playbooks
• Support improvements to contract processes and legal operations
• Provide cross-functional legal support on day-to-day business issues as they arise
• Exercise sound judgment in identifying when to escalate legal or business risks
• Support additional legal and business initiatives as directed by the General Counsel

Benefits

• In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match, Hyper offers the opportunity to grow into a trusted advisor role as the company continues to scale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees