Corporate Counsel

Evolv Technologies Inc.•Waltham, MA

5d•$134,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Evolv Technology is on a mission to help make the world safer through advanced, AI-powered security solutions. We are seeking a collaborative and business-savvy Corporate Counsel to help the Legal Team fulfill its mission of growing the business while promoting a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and compliance. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of an incredibly talented Legal Team supporting a fast-growing, mission-driven public company that sits at the intersection of physical security and cutting-edge technology. This role will be pivotal in providing legal counsel across a broad range of matters, from managing the full lifecycle of commercial and vendor contracts and ensuring compliance with industry standards, to serving as a legal partner to our marketing team. In this role, you will have the chance to work with stakeholders across the sales, marketing, and business organizations, and given the size of the Legal Team and company, your ideas and contributions will make an immediate impact. The ideal candidate combines a strong command of the contracting and GTM process, as well as a pragmatic business mindset, curiosity about emerging technology, and a passion for enabling innovation responsibly. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of law, business, and process optimization and is excited about growing along with Evolv.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
2-3 years of legal experience at a technology, SaaS, security, or AI-driven company.
Knowledge of hardware lease, rental, and sales models, as well as the subscription technology industry and subscription agreements.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Detail-oriented and strong organizational and risk management abilities.
Skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CLM tools (e.g., Ironclad, Salesforce, etc.).
Experience reviewing or negotiating public sector or governmental contracts a plus but not required.
Good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Sales, Finance, and Operations by providing clear, pragmatic legal guidance that balances risk with business objectives
Act as a key partner and anchor for the Commercial Legal team, owning day-to-day commercial contracting workflows, supporting cross-functional deal execution, and helping scale legal processes as the business grows
Partner with the Marketing Team to provide legal review of press releases, case studies, customer testimonials, and other external content, including claims substantiation. Drive measurable business impact by reducing friction in the contracting process and supporting timely revenue recognition.
Identify, assess, and clearly communicate contractual risks, including non-standard terms and deviations from established playbooks
Ensure appropriate visibility, escalation, and documentation of risk decisions in partnership with Legal leadership
Monitor contracting trends, KPIs, and recurring issues to inform continuous improvement efforts
Review marketing materials claims and monitor legal and regulatory trends, including for FTC compliance
Ensure data integrity and readiness to support audits, reporting, and cross-functional needs
Proactively identify opportunities to improve contracting workflows, templates, playbooks, and approval processes
Help design and implement scalable systems and tools that improve efficiency, transparency, and contract turnaround times
Contribute to the evolution of Evolv’s contracting infrastructure as the business grows
Support enablement efforts by contributing to training materials, internal guidance, and knowledge-sharing across teams
Collaborate with other members of the Legal team on broader initiatives, including Product, Privacy, Compliance, IP, , and international expansion

Benefits

Equity as part of your total compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
Tuition reimbursement available to support your ongoing learning and development
Subscription to Calm

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