Legal Operations Specialist

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques that allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.  

Job Summary: As the Legal Operations Specialist you will be responsible for the administration of our equity management platform (Carta), ensuring accurate record-keeping of stock options, common stock, and preferred stock. Additionally, you will support legal operations by identifying, implementing, and managing technology solutions that improve efficiency, automation, and scalability within the legal functions.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the company’s equity program, including stock options, RSUs, and other instruments in Carta, ensuring accurate records and compliance.
• Handle grants, exercises, transfers, and cancellations while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Track dilution, maintain cap tables, and generate equity reports for leadership, investors, and compliance purposes.
• Work with legal, finance, HR, and external counsel to ensure adherence to SEC regulations, 409A valuations, and corporate governance.
• Identify and implement legal technology solutions to enhance contract management, compliance tracking, and governance.
• Manage document retention policies and organize records for audits, fundraising, and M&A activities.
• Partner with legal, finance, HR, and compliance teams to streamline workflows, improve processes, and mitigate operational risks.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in equity administration, legal operations, or related fields.  
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field 
• Understanding of SEC rules, 409A valuations, and compliance requirements for equity compensation. 
• Experience implementing automation tools and legal software to enhance efficiency. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Paralegal certification

• Hands-on experience with Carta (or similar equity management platforms) and familiarity with legal tech solutions.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.