Senior Commercial Counsel, Global Supply Chain & Strategic Transactions

We believe quantum computing will change everything.  It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation.  PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results.  We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more. 

PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC).  And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.

Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world’s first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible. 

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! 

Job Summary:

Become a Foundational Member of Our Legal Team
As a key early hire on the PsiQuantum legal team reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will not only influence the company’s legal strategies but also help build the entire legal function from the ground up. We are seeking an individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment—someone with the entrepreneurial mindset to embrace ambiguity, innovate on processes, and transform challenges into opportunities. In this role, your legal insights and leadership will be critical to shaping how we navigate the complexities of a nascent developing quantum computer industry as we accelerate toward building the world’s first useful quantum computer.

Key Responsibilities & Strategic Impact

• Accelerate a Cutting-Edge, Photonic Quantum Computer Supply Chain:
• Serve as primary counsel for all global operations-related transactions, including negotiating and drafting agreements for hardware, software, SaaS, cloud services, and associated professional services.
• Advise on the design and commercialization of cutting-edge quantum technologies, including compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the U.S. and abroad.
• Provide strategic advice on international expansion efforts, ensuring our global supply chain and product portfolio align with local legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Facilitate Agile Market Entry & Product Deployment:
• Partner closely with engineering and product teams to navigate the complex regulatory landscape inherent in silicon photonics.
• By ensuring compliance, clear IP rights, and robust supplier contracts, you will enable PsiQuantum to rapidly introduce new photonics-based quantum technologies to global markets, maintaining a decisive competitive edge and accelerating time-to-market.
• Mitigate Operational Risks & Strengthen Compliance in a Specialized Sector:
  Identify and manage risks tied to international trade controls, strategic materials sourcing, and specialized fabrication processes. Through preemptive guidance on regulations such as ITAR and EAR, you will protect supply continuity, uphold stringent quality standards, and safeguard the integrity of PsiQuantum’s silicon photonics supply chain at every stage.
• Drive Cross-Functional Synergy & Strategic Alignment:
• Develop, update, and maintain standard contract templates and negotiation playbooks for supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, and related business groups.
• Create, implement, and refine processes and procedures to drive efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation across direct and indirect procurement activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify potential legal risks, manage supplier-related issues, and ensure the protection of PsiQuantum’s intellectual prope