About the job
About Infleqtion:
Infleqtion is at the forefront of the quantum technology revolution, developing cutting-edge quantum computers, sensors, and networks tailored for various applications, including commercial, industrial, and national security sectors. As a publicly traded entity on the NYSE under ticker INFQ, we uniquely blend advanced research, rigorous engineering, and strategic market execution.
With a foundation built on profound scientific knowledge, we are poised to enhance our commercial and public company capabilities, driving disciplined growth at scale. The legal team plays an integral role in facilitating this transition.
Position Summary:
We are in search of a Senior Counsel, Commercial & Strategic Transactions who will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer. This pivotal role requires a seasoned legal professional to serve as a vital partner in managing commercial contracts and strategic transactions, collaborating closely with leaders in commercial sectors, product development, engineering, and operations.
Approximately 70–80% of this position will revolve around sophisticated commercial contracting and strategic transactions. The remainder of the responsibilities will encompass broader legal generalist tasks within a dynamic, high-impact legal team supporting a publicly listed company.
This role demands exceptional transactional discipline, keen business acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technically advanced environment where urgency and excellence are paramount.
Core Responsibilities:
- Design and structure tailored, impactful transactions that align with long-term enterprise value.
- Deliver risk-balanced counsel that fosters revenue generation while safeguarding intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and public company obligations.
- Engage with government and regulated clients, bringing experience in government contracting frameworks (e.g., FAR/DFARS) as a plus.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on export control and national security considerations; familiarity with ITAR/EAR is advantageous.
- Support strategic partnerships, joint development projects, and other growth-oriented endeavors as required.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including but not limited to:
Customer and strategic partnership agreements
Government and research contracts
Licensing and technology development agreements
SaaS and data agreements
Vendor and procurement agreements
Public Company & Operational Integration:
- Collaborate with Finance and leadership to synchronize contractual frameworks with revenue recognition, disclosure protocols, and public reporting obligations.
- Contribute to the development of scalable legal processes, playbooks, and approval frameworks to enhance operational velocity without compromising discipline.
- Provide targeted training to commercial and technical teams on contracting standards.

