Chief Legal Officer — High-Growth Tech & M&A Leader

ElevenX Capital; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ElevenX Capital seeks a Chief Legal Officer to oversee legal operations for its technology-focused portfolio companies in Ashburn, VA. The role covers transactional work, governance, and board advisory, with emphasis on M&A, licensing, and U.S. securities compliance.

You will manage outside counsel on complex litigation, standardize master agreements, insurance programs, and provide strategic legal guidance to accelerate growth while maintaining strong ethical and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and bar admission in good standing.
• 12+ years of legal experience with 3-5 years in-house counsel.
• Experience with high-growth tech companies and M&A.
• Experience with software licensing and government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal operations for technology-focused portfolio companies.
• Manage sell-side transactions and complex litigation with outside counsel.
• Standardize corporate documents; draft master agreements.
• Advise the Board on business strategy and compliance with federal securities laws.

Skills

In-house counsel

M&A experience

Tech industry

Governance

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

ElevenX Capital seeks a Chief Legal Officer to oversee legal operations for its technology-focused portfolio companies in Ashburn, VA. The role covers transactional work, governance, and board advisory, with emphasis on M&A, licensing, and U.S. securities compliance.

You will manage outside counsel on complex litigation, standardize master agreements, insurance programs, and provide strategic legal guidance to accelerate growth while maintaining strong ethical and regulatory standards.