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About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values:

You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong

Lead with Compassion

Be Resourceful

Listen

Hustle

Who We Are Looking For

Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Legal Counsel-Commercial Contracts to own and drive the legal backbone of our commercial operations. This role will be critical in structuring, negotiating, and executing the agreements that enable us to build, scale, and deploy clean metals production globally. You will work directly on the deals that bring our technology to market, ensuring speed, clarity, and protection as we partner with customers, suppliers, and strategic collaborators.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including supply, offtake, services, and vendor contracts
Structure and negotiate strategic partnership agreements supporting deployment of Phoenix Tailings’ technology
Develop and standardize contract templates and playbooks to streamline commercial execution
Support sales and business development teams in structuring deals and resolving contractual issues
Identify and resolve legal and commercial risks in customer and supplier agreements
Lead contract negotiations through execution, including redlining and counterparty discussions
Support project-based agreements tied to facility development, equipment procurement, and operations
Provide legal input on pricing structures, payment terms, and performance obligations within contracts

Qualifications:

J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
Direct experience with supply, services, vendor, or offtake agreements
Experience leading contract negotiations and managing counterparties through execution
Experience supporting sales or business teams in structuring commercial deals
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and template development
Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or technology-driven environments

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Pay Range: $130,000- $180,000 total cash compensation plus equity

- Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
- Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
- Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
- Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).

1.6. Legal Counsel-Commercial Contracts

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1.6. Legal Counsel-Commercial Contracts at Phoenix Tailings – Exeter, New Hampshire

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