Corporate Counsel

Legal Department | Dallas / Farmers Branch, Texas (100% In-Office) | Full-Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

GrabAGun is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Department as only the second in-house attorney at the Company. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role will provide broad-based legal support across corporate securities, SEC reporting, corporate governance, board administration, contracts, and M&A. This is a rare opportunity for a mid-level attorney to help build a public-company legal function from the ground up, working in close collaboration with the General Counsel and other senior leaders across Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and the business units. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is comfortable operating with significant autonomy and ownership in a lean, fast-moving legal department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Corporate Securities & SEC Reporting: Assist with the preparation, review, and timely filing of SEC disclosures and reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5), support compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related rules and regulations, and assist with disclosure controls and procedures under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

• Corporate Governance: Advise on corporate governance best practices, board and committee structure, insider trading policy administration, related-party transactions, and stockholder engagement, including responses to stockholder proposals.

• Board Meeting Preparation & Coordination: Support preparation for meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees, including drafting board materials, resolutions, and minutes, and coordinating the annual meeting of shareholders.

• Contract Preparation & Review: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, technology, and marketing contracts, in support of the Company's e-commerce and logistics operations.

• Mergers & Acquisitions: Support due diligence, drafting, and integration workstreams on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

• Exchange Listing Compliance: Assist in maintaining compliance with NYSE and/or Nasdaq listing standards and related exchange requirements.

• Equity Plan and Executive Compensation: Support equity/stock plan administration and executive compensation matters, including tracking and overseeing the granting and vesting of equity awards.

• Outside Counsel Management: Manage and coordinate outside counsel engagements on corporate, securities, and transactional matters, including scoping work, monitoring budgets, and reviewing work product.

• Policies & Compliance: Assist with the development, implementation, and training of corporate policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct, insider trading policy, and related compliance programs.

• Regulatory & Legislative Monitoring: Monitor legal, regulatory, and legislative developments affecting the Company's business and industry, and advise the General Counsel and senior leadership accordingly.

• General Legal Support: Provide general corporate legal support to the General Counsel and senior leadership on an as-needed basis, including special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

• Licensed to practice law in Texas, or admitted to the State Bar of any U.S. state or the District of Columbia (and able to become licensed in Texas within a reasonable time following commencement of employment).

• 4 to 8 years of relevant legal experience in a combination of law firm and in-house roles, with substantive experience representing or working within a publicly traded company.

• Substantive knowledge of federal securities laws, SEC reporting obligations, NYSE and/or Nasdaq listing standards, and corporate governance requirements applicable to public companies.

• Familiarity with board and committee administration and corporate secretary functions.

• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.

• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, drafting, and integration.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, lean legal department.

• Sound judgment, discretion, and the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

PREFERRED (NOT REQUIRED)

• Experience supporting e-commerce, direct-to-consumer, or consumer-facing retail businesses.

• Familiarity with marketing and advertising legal review.

• Intellectual property experience, including trademark matters.

• Experience with equity/stock plan administration and executive compensation.

• Experience in the firearms industry or other highly regulated consumer product industries, including familiarity with ATF regulations and firearms compliance requirements.

• Human resources or employment law experience.

• Experience with legislative analysis, monitoring, or advocacy.

LOCATION & WORK ARRANGEMENT

This is a 100% in-person, in-office role based at GrabAGun's offices in the Dallas / Farmers Branch, Texas area. This position does not offer remote or hybrid work. Local candidates are preferred; relocation assistance is not provided.

WHY GRABAGUN

This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate, visible impact as one of only two attorneys supporting a growing public company. You will work directly with the General Counsel and gain broad exposure to securities law, corporate governance, M&A, and commercial matters, with direct access to senior leadership and the Board.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive base salary, annual bonus, equity, 401(k) match, and a comprehensive benefits package, commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume to GrabAGun's Legal Department for consideration.

No Agencies or Third-Party Recruiters: GrabAGun is not accepting submissions from staffing agencies, search firms, or other third-party recruiters for this position. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by a third party without a signed agency agreement in place with GrabAGun's Legal or People teams in advance will be considered unsolicited, and no referral fee or other compensation will be paid regardless of whether the candidate is subsequently hired.