General Counsel

Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric‑car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single‑crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi‑$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero‑emission energy.

Diamond Foundry seeks a seasoned General Counsel who will be the primary attorney responsible for various matters, including compliance, vendor contracts, global expansions, and more. As the company’s General Counsel, our global leaders will look to you for legal input, including risk mitigation. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands‑on and can develop creative strategies to address legal issues, allowing for business flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound advice and guidance on legal and business‑related issues to senior business leaders
• Develop and deliver training on legal issues and contract processes.
• Support on various corporate matters, including governance initiatives, strategic transactions, securities compliance, and other corporate matters.
• Provide legal guidance on other aspects of the company's operations, including IP, Employment Law, and occasionally real estate matters.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including finance operations, to ensure legal compliance and risk management in all business areas, including Supply Chain and Manufacturing.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school and license to practice law in the U.S. with at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a high‑growth tech company.
• Outstanding analytical, drafting, negotiation, collaboration, written, and communication skills
• Exceptional and pragmatic organizational, problem‑solving, and prioritization skills with the ability to execute both strategically and tactically.
• Flexibility and eagerness to work hard in a fast‑paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Service‑oriented and responsive with highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people at all levels inside and outside the organization.

$200,000 - $300,000 a year

Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. Our benefits begin as early as your first day of employment. Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to your start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect once you’ve completed your enrollment.

Diamond Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Diamond Foundry Inc. is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our manufacturing and engineering departments adhere to the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. Additionally, these departments may have specific physical requirements to ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations. We prioritize the well‑being of our employees and strive to create a work environment that promotes both legal compliance and the optimal functioning of our manufacturing and engineering processes.

Manufacturing and Engineering Departments Physical Requirements

• Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• This position will often: Sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist at the waist, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete repetitive motions.
• Some tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs.
• Some tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls.
• Lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds.

This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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