# Commercial Counsel at Mariana Minerals

- Company: Mariana Minerals
- What the company does: Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. Backed by Khosla and a16z.
- Company website: https://marianaminerals.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco HQ
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $185K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-15
- Apply by: 2026-11-29
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/marianaminerals/dca36b30-3513-4969-bb78-70025855b43c?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mariana-minerals-commercial-counsel/

## About the role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Commercial Counsel to join our growing legal team, with a focus on M&A and commercial transactions. This is a hands-on, deal-focused role for a transactional attorney who thrives in an operational environment. You will report to the General Counsel and will work closely with the commercial team on Mariana’s acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other transactions as we grow our portfolio of mining and processing assets. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
- 5+ years of experience as a transactional attorney, with significant M&A, joint venture, or strategic transaction experience (law firm and/or in-house)
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and ancillary transaction documents, and running legal due diligence
- Experience managing multiple deal workstreams and outside counsel through signing and closing
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment with limited direction

Tags: Legal

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mariana-minerals-commercial-counsel/