Head of Legal

Description

About Lithos

Lithos Carbon revolutionizes the carbon capture industry through enhanced rock weathering technology. We work with farmers to spread basalt rock on farmland, which increases soil health and repurposes post-industrial waste. Our technology is aimed at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at a fraction of the cost of other methods, while helping farmers improve crop yields. Our team is made up of industry-leading academic scientists and proven entrepreneurs, and we are backed by top-tier investors like Union Square Ventures and Greylock Partners. We started commercializing the technology in 2022 and already signed customers for our permanent carbon removal credits including Stripe, Alphabet, Shopify, and McKinsey’s Frontier program. You can read about our work in FastCompany, Axios, and on our blog.

About The Role

We are seeking a Corporate Counsel to support Lithos's rapid growth and expansion. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and environmental markets, with particular interest in carbon removal and agricultural partnerships. This role will report to the Head of Carbon Strategy and serve as a key legal advisor across all aspects of the business. This is a hybrid full-time role based in Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day legal operations, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Structure and review carbon removal purchase agreements, partnerships, and vendor contracts
• Support regulatory compliance efforts around carbon markets, environmental claims, and agricultural regulations
• Assist with corporate governance and board matters
• Help develop legal frameworks for novel carbon commercial contracts
• Draft and maintain standardized contract templates and legal processes
• Support employment matters and HR initiatives
• Manage relationships with outside counsel
• Provide practical legal guidance to internal teams on business decisions
• Review marketing materials and public communications for legal compliance

Requirements

The below represents attributes our ideal candidate possesses. We encourage all highly-qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not fulfill all the listed criteria.

• JD from accredited law school with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar; Washington State Bar preferred
• Experience in commercial transactions and contract negotiation
• Experience in environmental markets, carbon credits, or agricultural contracts preferred
• Background in regulatory compliance and risk management
• Experience working with technology companies or startups
• Understanding of intellectual property protection
• Experience managing outside counsel relationships
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strategic thinker who can balance legal risks with business objectives
• Excellent judgment and ability to make decisions in novel situations
• Strong business partner who can provide practical solutions
• Clear communicator who can explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers
• Leader who can build processes and teams from scratch
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to navigate emerging legal frameworks
• Passion for climate innovation and agricultural technology

Benefits

• Meaningful equity compensation
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Access to our 401k plan
• Unlimited PTO and sick days