Legal Assistant

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next‑generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real‑world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense. At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Lyten is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the legal department across a mix of administrative and substantive tasks. This role will handle document management, calendaring, meeting coordination, contract administration support, and general legal department functions, with the specific balance of administrative and paralegal‑style work shaped by the candidate's background and experience. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support to the legal team, including calendar management, meeting scheduling, correspondence, expense reports, and department invoice processing. Maintain organized filing and records systems for contracts, corporate records, and matter files, including litigation hold distribution/acknowledgment tracking and entity management housekeeping (registered agent filings, annual reports, UCC filings, corporate formation documents) under attorney direction. Support contract administration and execution logistics, including routing agreements for signature, tracking execution status, maintaining the contract repository, coordinating notarization where required, and liaising with outside counsel and vendors on scheduling and invoice submission. Assist with board and subsidiary governance administration, including scheduling, document assembly, and minute‑book maintenance under attorney supervision. Support cap table and equity administration in Lyten's stock management platform (e.g., Carta), including processing option/RSU grants, tracking stakeholder records, and supporting investor‑related documentation requests under attorney direction. Conduct first‑pass review and preliminary redlines of routine contracts (NDAs, standard vendor agreements) under attorney supervision. Assist with due diligence document collection, organization, and preliminary review for M&A and financing transactions. Support trademark and patent portfolio administration, including docketing deadlines, renewal filings, and maintaining the IP docket calendar. Conduct preliminary legal and business research, cite‑check, proofread, and format legal documents, memos, and board materials for attorney review; support discovery and subpoena response document collection. Lean into varied administrative and paralegal support needs across the legal department as they arise, given its lean size. Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree and 3+ years of administrative or paralegal experience supporting a legal function. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems. Discretion in handling confidential and privileged information. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Comfort using AI‑assisted tools for drafting, review, and research support in a legal setting. Prior experience in an in‑house legal department or law firm. Experience supporting a fast‑paced, high‑growth company. Paralegal certificate or coursework. Experience supporting corporate governance or board administration. Experience with contract management or e‑signature platforms (DocuSign, Ironclad, etc.). Experience with Carta or another cap table/equity management platform. Special Note U.S. citizenship required. This position requires access to technology and technical data subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. citizens. This requirement is imposed pursuant to applicable federal export control law and is permitted under the citizenship‑based hiring exceptions recognized in Cal. Gov. Code § 12940 and 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(2)(C). Compensations Range: The expected base salary range for this position is between $106,000.00 - $159,000.00 The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. Disclosures: Pay Transparency Disclosure: This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company‑specific knowledge. Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure: Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre‑interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions. This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled. Why Work at Lyten At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate. Our people are the heart of that mission. From world‑class scientists and engineers to creative problem‑solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real‑world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do. What You’ll Find at Lyten A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation. Cutting‑edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains. Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down‑to‑earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day. Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard. Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe. Career growth: Be part of a fast‑moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark. Purpose‑driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together. Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation. Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lyten