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Senior Counsel, Commercial & Government Contracts

Rigetti·Remote·Remote·Posted 30 September 2026

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Help Build the Legal Foundation for the Quantum Era Quantum computing could change how we discover drugs, design materials, secure communications, and solve problems no classical computer can. Rigetti is making that happen. We design and build superconducting quantum processors in our own fab and deliver quantum computing through the cloud and on-premises systems. We also work with leading government agencies, national labs, universities, and global enterprises to push the field forward. The deals we sign now will shape how quantum computing reaches the world. We’re looking for the attorney who will lead them. Why This Role This is not a role maintaining someone else’s playbook. You’ll report directly to the VP, Legal, as a key member of a lean, high-impact legal team, working closely with Rigetti’s executive team and having real influence over how the company does business. You’ll have the opportunity to grow Rigetti’s commercial and government contracting function. That means designing the templates, processes, and negotiating positions the company scales on, and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership. As the business grows, the function you build will grow with it, and so…

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