1.6. Legal Counsel-Commercial Contracts

Phoenix Tailings•Burlington, MA

20h•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Legal Counsel-Commercial Contracts to own and drive the legal backbone of our commercial operations. This role will be critical in structuring, negotiating, and executing the agreements that enable us to build, scale, and deploy clean metals production globally. You will work directly on the deals that bring our technology to market, ensuring speed, clarity, and protection as we partner with customers, suppliers, and strategic collaborators.

Requirements

J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
Direct experience with supply, services, vendor, or offtake agreements
Experience leading contract negotiations and managing counterparties through execution
Experience supporting sales or business teams in structuring commercial deals
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and template development
Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or technology-driven environments

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including supply, offtake, services, and vendor contracts
Structure and negotiate strategic partnership agreements supporting deployment of Phoenix Tailingsâ technology
Develop and standardize contract templates and playbooks to streamline commercial execution
Support sales and business development teams in structuring deals and resolving contractual issues
Identify and resolve legal and commercial risks in customer and supplier agreements
Lead contract negotiations through execution, including redlining and counterparty discussions
Support project-based agreements tied to facility development, equipment procurement, and operations
Provide legal input on pricing structures, payment terms, and performance obligations within contracts