1.5. Legal Counsel

Phoenix Tailings • Burlington, MA

2d • $140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. Why Phoenix Tailings At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you. Our Values: ● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong ● Lead with Compassion ● Be Resourceful ● Listen ● Hustle Who We Are Looking For: Phoenix Tailings is looking for a driven Legal Associate who wants to be deeply embedded in building a first-of-its-kind clean metals company. This role will play a critical part in enabling our rapid growth by supporting legal strategy across contracts, compliance, corporate governance, and risk management. You will work directly with leadership and cross-functional teams to help Phoenix move faster, smarter, and more responsibly as we scale transformative technology into real-world infrastructure. This role will report to our Chief Legal & Compliance Officer. This pay range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on experience and qualifications. Salary Range: $140,000-$180,000

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law (Massachusetts or New Hampshire preferred)
• 2 - 4 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal role with exposure to commercial and intellectual property matters
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Working knowledge of intellectual property law, with experience handling patent prosecution and portfolio management a plus
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
• Exceptional attention to detail with a practical, solution-oriented mindset
• Interest in clean technology and critical materials

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of intellectual property law, with experience handling patent prosecution and portfolio management a plus

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including NDAs, vendor contracts, customer agreements, and strategic partnerships
• Support intellectual property strategy, including coordination with external counsel on patent filings, invention disclosures, and prosecution, and reviewing and advising on intellectual property provisions in commercial agreements
• Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and legal workflows to support scaling operations
• Design and enhance legal processes, including contract intake, approval, and document management systems
• Support corporate governance activities, including entity management, board materials, and internal policies
• Assist with regulatory and compliance matters related to environmental, industrial, and operational activities
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks while enabling teams to execute quickly and effectively
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to internal stakeholders as Phoenix scales operations

Benefits

• Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
• Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.

What This Job Offers

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