Legal Counsel

TerraFirma • Austin, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be TerraFirma's first dedicated legal hire, supporting the company across the range of legal needs that come with building hardware, running construction projects, and scaling a fast-growing startup. You'll work closely with leadership and outside counsel to handle contracts, compliance, and day-to-day legal questions, helping put the right practices in place as the company grows.

Requirements

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing
• 4-8 years of relevant legal experience, including in-house or law firm experience supporting a technology, construction, hardware, or manufacturing company
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound, practical judgment calls with limited oversight

Nice To Haves

• Experience in-house at a startup or fast-growing company
• Experience with government contracting, construction law, or regulatory matters relevant to hardware/construction companies
• Familiarity with corporate/equity matters and working alongside outside counsel on fundraising
• Comfortable being the first or an early legal hire, building process rather than just following it

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, customer contracts, and construction-related agreements
• Support compliance with employment law, safety regulations, and other requirements relevant to a hardware and construction company
• Advise on corporate matters including equity, fundraising documentation, and general corporate governance
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters (litigation, IP, regulatory, government contracting) as needed
• Help establish and improve legal processes, templates, and playbooks as the company scales
• Support the sales and business development teams on customer and government contract review and negotiation
• Provide practical, business-minded legal guidance to leadership and teams across the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree