Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate)

Mach Industries•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mach Industries seeks a Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate) to serve onsite at our Huntington Beach headquarters and act as a strategic legal partner to the executive team. This role will lead Mach’s core corporate legal functions, including venture financings, equity and compensation matters, corporate governance, international corporate structure, and mergers and acquisitions, while also advising on select regulatory and defense-adjacent issues. As a senior member of Mach Legal, you will help scale a rapidly growing defense technology company by structuring and executing complex transactions, building and maintaining a strong governance foundation, and balancing risk and growth in a responsible and savvy way.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
6+ years of legal experience, with a focus on corporate and equity matters, M&A, or parallel fields.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a track record of delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders.
Experience working in fast-paced, innovative environments with a demonstrated ability to balance risk and opportunity.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work onsite in our Huntington Beach headquarters and to travel as may be required.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience building and managing corporate equity programs of private companies.
Proven expertise in conducting M&A in a diligent and thorough manner, while controlling costs.
Commercial contracting experience.
Knowledge of aerospace or manufacturing legal challenges, including supply chain agreements and quality assurance standards.
Prior in-house counsel experience at a technology firm, with a focus on scaling operations in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute M&A, strategic investments, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions, including deal structuring, diligence, negotiation, and closing.
Coordinate venture and growth-stage financings, including SAFEs, convertible notes, preferred equity rounds, investor rights, and related governance matters.
Build and maintain Mach’s equity compensation program, including option plans, grants, exercises, and coordination with finance, HR, and external advisors.
Build and maintain corporate governance and formalities, including Board and committee matters, consents, policies, and entity maintenance.
Design and manage Mach’s domestic and international corporate structure, including subsidiaries, intercompany arrangements, and restructuring initiatives.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership on corporate strategy, risk management, and business planning.
Partner closely with Finance, HR, Tax, and Operations to support Mach’s growth, capital strategy, and operational execution.
Manage and coordinate outside counsel efficiently across corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters.
Advise on legal issues related to government and commercial contracts, including DoD procurement considerations and government contracting compliance, in coordination with internal stakeholders and specialized counsel.
Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws relevant to Mach’s operations as the company scales.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with rapid growth, new business initiatives, and evolving regulatory environments.
Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting venture-backed technology and defense companies.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and government contracts as a general member of the Mach Legal team.
Stay ahead of emerging legal and regulatory trends in the defense and technology sectors, proactively adapting Mach’s strategies to maintain a competitive advantage.