Who We Are Looking ForPhoenix Tailings is looking for a Capital Markets Attorney to support the legal execution of the company's financing strategy as we scale the future of clean metals production. This person will work closely with finance, investors, and internal stakeholders to help drive equity financing rounds, corporate transactions, SEC filings, investor diligence, and capital markets readiness. This role is ideal for an attorney who understands the pace and complexity of high-growth companies and wants to help build the legal foundation behind a company transforming how critical metals are produced.
Key Responsibilities:- Partner on equity financing rounds, including term sheets, stock purchase agreements, investor rights agreements, voting agreements, side letters, disclosure schedules, closing deliverables, and related transaction documents.
- Partner with finance team on capital raising strategy, investor diligence, transaction timelines, and legal risk management.
- Manage investor-facing legal diligence, including corporate records, capitalization materials, governance documents, commercial agreements, regulatory materials, and other financing-related requests.
- Help coordinate support for financing transactions while maintaining speed, accuracy, and alignment with Phoenix Tailings' business objectives.
- Advise on securities law considerations, filings, and disclosures.
- Provide guidance on fundraising communications, investor materials, equity issuances, and financing structures.
- Help build scalable internal legal processes for future financing rounds, investor reporting, capitalization management, and transaction readiness.
- Review and support negotiation of strategic agreements that may impact financing, investor diligence, corporate structure, or long-term capital strategy.
Qualifications:- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- Extensive legal experience focused on capital markets, venture financing, SEC compliance, private equity financing, securities, corporate transactions, or emerging company representation.
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating equity financing documents and related corporate transaction materials.
- Working knowledge of federal and state securities laws applicable to private company financings and equity issuances.
- Experience supporting investor diligence, capitalization matters, corporate approvals, and closing mechanics for financing transactions.
- Ability to operate in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where legal judgment, business practicality, and speed are all essential.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to advise executives, investors, outside counsel, and internal teams clearly and effectively.
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: $150,000- $200,000 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.
