Corporate Lawyer

Connecticut Innovations; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical, dental and vision plans

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Connecticut Innovations is seeking a Corporate Counsel – Mid-Level Associate to join their legal team in Norwalk, CT. Ideal candidates are law firm associates with 4–7 years of experience in corporate law, eager to transition into an in-house role, contributing to complex business contracts and compliance efforts in a thriving tech environment.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in corporate law, contract negotiation, and business transactions.
• Strong understanding of commercial transactions and intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts.
• Assist with corporate governance matters and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

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Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Tantalus is a technology company dedicated to helping utilities modernize their distribution grids by harnessing the power of data across all their devices and systems deployed throughout the entire distribution grid – from the substation to the EV charger located behind the meter. We offer smart grid solutions across multiple levels: intelligent connected devices, communications networks, data management, enterprise applications and analytics. Learn more at http://www.tantalus.com/.

Come join us if you’re interested in being part of an entrepreneurial team, solving complex technical problems and delivering innovative solutions that will directly impact the electrification of everything and the decarbonization of our society.

We have operations throughout the United States and Canada with offices in Burnaby (British Columbia, Canada), Raleigh (North Carolina, USA), and Norwalk (Connecticut, USA).

This position offers a competitive salary plus variable compensation based on performance targets and business objectives. Tantalus also offers generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Corporate Counsel – Mid-Level Associate to join our legal team and provide critical support across contracting, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for a law firm associate with 4–7 years of experience in corporate law and complex business contracts, looking to transition into an in-house legal role. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical legal expertise, business acumen, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Location of Position & Work Pattern:

This position is based in our Norwalk, CT office, and requires regular in-office presence. We are open to full-time or part-time arrangements (e.g., a professional re-entering the workforce) based on the right fit.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor contracts, customer agreements, NDA’s, licensing agreements and strategic partnership agreements.
• Assist with corporate governance matters and compliance initiatives, ensuring compliance with public company requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Support corporate transactions, including M&A activities, financial filings, and capital raises, as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop pragmatic solutions that balance legal risk with business objectives, while enhancing contracting processes and risk management strategies.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting our business.
• Work closely with the legal team on regulatory compliance matters, particularly in the energy and technology sectors.

What you Bring:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in a relevant jurisdiction (CT, NY, or others).
• 4–7 years of experience in corporate law, contract negotiation, and business transactions, ideally at a law firm.
• Strong understanding of commercial transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, and technology law.
• Familiarity with M&A, financial disclosures, corporate finance and technology transactions. Experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with a business-oriented mindset.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Norwalk, CT, with a strong preference for in-person collaboration.

If you possess some of the key skills and experiences outlined in the job posting and are genuinely interested in the position, we invite you to take a chance and submit your application. We value diverse perspectives, unique skills, and believe in the power of potential over specific qualifications.

Tantalus is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of color, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Utilities and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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