Corporate Counsel at Armada in San Francisco, CA

About the Company Armada is a full-stack edge infrastructure company delivering compute, connectivity, and sovereign AI/ML to some of the world’s most remote places. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. With over $200 million in funding, Armada is backed by top investors such as Microsoft (M12), Founders Fund, and has strategic partnerships including Starlink, Skydio, and NVIDIA. We are looking for the most brilliant minds in the world to join us. Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world. About the Role Armada is seeking a pragmatic, business-minded Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team, reporting directly to the Head of Legal. This is a high-impact role for an attorney who thrives in fast-moving environments and wants broad exposure across corporate governance, strategic transactions, commercial matters, and operational legal support. As Corporate Counsel, you will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, People, Operations, Product, GTM, and Engineering to help Armada scale responsibly and efficiently. You will support a wide range of legal initiatives, including corporate governance, strategic transactions, entity management, and day-to-day corporate legal operations. This role is ideal for an attorney who combines strong legal fundamentals with sound business judgment, enjoys operating with autonomy, and is excited to build scalable processes at a rapidly growing technology company. Location. This role is office-based at our Headquarters in San Francisco or at our Bellevue, Washington office. What You'll Do Support corporate governance matters, including board and committee materials, resolutions, minutes, consents, and maintenance of corporate records across the corporate group. Assist with strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, financing transactions, strategic partnerships, and related diligence and documentation. Support subsidiary management and entity governance across domestic and international jurisdictions, including formations, qualifications, annual filings, and compliance obligations; coordinate with local counsel to ensure entities remain in good standing. Help manage equity-related matters, including equity award documentation, cap table coordination, 409A processes, and support for employee equity programs. Assist with corporate policies, compliance initiatives, and risk management processes as Armada scales globally, including policies governing insider trading, conflicts of interest, and corporate conduct. Partner cross-functionally with Finance, People, Operations, and business leaders on corporate and operational legal matters. Work closely with outside counsel on corporate, employment, compliance, and transactional matters as needed. Build and improve legal templates, playbooks, workflows, and operational processes to drive efficiency and scalability. Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that balances risk management with execution velocity. Contribute across a wide variety of legal and operational projects in a collaborative, high-ownership environment — Armada moves fast and priorities shift; flexibility and good judgment are essential. What We're Looking For J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar 4–7 years of relevant legal experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department Strong foundation in corporate law, commercial transactions, and corporate governance Experience supporting strategic transactions, financing matters, or M&A is a plus Exceptional drafting, negotiation, organizational, and project management skills Ability to simplify complex legal concepts into practical guidance for business stakeholders Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset Collaborative team player with excellent judgment and communication skills Excited to work in a high-growth environment where no task is too big or too small Interest in infrastructure, AI, emerging technologies, or high-growth technology businesses is a plus Why Join Armada Opportunity to help shape the legal foundation of a rapidly scaling technology company Broad exposure to strategic, operational, and commercial legal matters High visibility and partnership with company leadership Collaborative, mission-driven culture with meaningful ownership and impact Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits package Compensation & Benefits For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.  In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request). Benefits Competitive base salary and equity Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost) Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA) Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Unlimited paid time off (PTO) 14 paid company holidays per year #LI-SM1 #LI-Onsite Compensation $155,480—$194,350 USD You're a Great Fit if You're A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you Equal Opportunity Statement At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time. Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.