About Epirus
Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Paralegal to lead the activities of corporate governance and legal operations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the creation and implementation of contracting playbooks in support of multiple departments, including Supply Chain and IT.
- Identify, evaluate, select and lead the implementation of best-in-class automation tools to streamline and expedite contracting and legal activities. Manage competitive selection of tools, including drafting the scopes of work and evaluation criteria.
- Serve as the primary manager and administrator of the Company’s corporate governance documents, including routing for approval and ensuring all records are organized in the Carta system. Leading the distribution of Corporate documents, collection of signatures, and storage of all corporate records.
- Scale the legal operations function, which may include team leadership, as Epirus grows and expands geographically. Identify and implement tools to support multi-site contract and compliance management. As the software SME, train and support users at multiple locations with various tools utilized by the Legal & Compliance department.
- Own management of the company’s equity program, including stock options, RSUs, and other instruments in Carta, ensuring accurate records and compliance. Provide training and support to internal Carta administrators in the HR and Finance functions. Answer equity questions and information requests posed by senior leaders, including Board members.
- Independently manage and optimize processes for equity administration—including grants, exercises, transfers, and cancellations—ensuring compliance with evolving company policies and regulatory standards. Serve as the SME for equity administration, including attending external training as necessary to maintain proficiency with systems and processes.
- Track dilution, maintain cap tables, and generate equity reports for leadership, investors, and compliance purposes, delivering actionable insights and scenario planning for leadership, investors, and compliance teams to inform strategic decision-making. Collaborate directly with the CFO, Controller and Director, FP&A to administer the cap table and equity.
- Act as a cross-functional partner to Legal, Finance, HR, and external counsel to operationalize compliance with SEC regulations, 409A valuations, and corporate governance, anticipating potential issues and recommending preventative solutions
- Identify and implement legal technology solutions to enhance contract management, compliance tracking, and governance.
- Oversee document governance frameworks—including retention policies and audit readiness—ensuring organizational preparedness for audits, financing rounds, and M&A due diligence through structured planning and cross-team alignment.
- Partner with legal, finance, HR, and compliance teams to streamline workflows, improve processes, and mitigate operational risks. Utilize Jira and other existing tools to maximize automation and rapid support for routine business processes.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in equity administration, legal operations, or related fields OR 3 years with a Master’s or graduate degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field
- Understanding of SEC rules, 409A valuations, and compliance requirements for equity compensation.
- Experience implementing automation tools and legal software to enhance efficiency.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Paralegal certification
- Hands-on experience with Carta (or similar equity management platforms)
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years experience in equity administration, legal operations, or related fields (OR 3 years with a Master's/graduate degree)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field
- Understanding of SEC rules, 409A valuations, and equity compensation compliance requirements
- Experience implementing automation tools and legal software to enhance efficiency
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills
- Must meet ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
- Paralegal certification
- Hands-on experience with Carta or similar equity management platforms
What We Do
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team. People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. Visit our website to learn more. www.epirusinc.com
Why Work With Us
We're a people-first culture that ensures every employee is heard and has the opportunity to grow. At Epirus, we're using cutting edge technology and provide the ability to work with passionate team members. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. We move fast and build cool things, come join us!
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