Senior Legal Operations Manager

Valar Atomics•Torrance, CA

9d•$115,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Valar Atomics is seeking a legal operations professional to build and manage the operational backbone of its legal function as the company scales. The role owns workstreams including capitalization table management, entity governance, contract systems, insurance, and vendor coordination, enabling the legal team to operate efficiently while maintaining rigor. The position works closely with the General Counsel and cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and business teams, with substantial ownership of the systems and processes that support legal operations.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in legal operations, corporate paralegal work, or a similar role.
Hands-on experience managing a capitalization table using a platform such as Carta or Pulley.
Experience drafting and managing NDAs and other routine commercial agreements.
Experience with entity management and corporate housekeeping across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience managing corporate insurance programs and policy renewals.
Experience implementing, administering, or supporting a contract management system (CMS/CLM).
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience at a BigLaw firm.
Prior in-house experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
Exposure to hard-tech startups, such as hardware, energy, aerospace, defense, or deep tech.
Familiarity with export control regimes relevant to advanced technology companies, such as ITAR, EAR, or DOE Part 810.
Experience building or improving legal operations processes and systems from scratch.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the capitalization table, tracking equity issuances, option grants, exercises, terminations, and vesting schedules using a platform such as Pulley or Carta.
Draft, review, and manage NDAs and other routine commercial and vendor agreements.
Own entity management and corporate housekeeping for the company and subsidiaries, including formation, foreign qualification, dissolution, and annual or biennial compliance filings.
Manage corporate insurance programs, including renewals, certificates of insurance, and broker relationships.
Lead onboarding, implementation, and ongoing administration of a contract lifecycle management system, including workflow design and user training.
Build, maintain, and improve legal playbooks, templates, and standard operating procedures to support business self-service.
Track corporate compliance calendars and regulatory filing deadlines, including supporting export control processes as needed.
Assist with board and stockholder matters, including preparing consents, resolutions, and meeting materials.
Identify opportunities to improve legal operations processes and systems as the company scales.

Benefits

Competitive base salary of $115,000–$155,000 USD.
Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company.
Comprehensive medical benefits.
Unlimited PTO.
Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite.
Generous PPE stipend.
High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy.
Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement.
Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders.
Opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up.