# Senior Counsel, Commercial & Government Contracts at Rigetti Quantum Computing

- Company: Rigetti Quantum Computing
- What the company does: Practical quantum computing. Delivered over the cloud. Backed by a16z and Alchemist.
- Company website: https://www.rigetti.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $220K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/rigetti/98e65bb2-5d13-42a4-8caa-31225dc5f513?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rigetti-quantum-computing-senior-counsel-commercial-and-government-contracts/

## About the role

The deals we sign now will shape how quantum computing reaches the world. We’re looking for the attorney who will lead them. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- J.D. and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
- 7+ years of relevant experience, including meaningful time in-house
- A strong track record negotiating complex commercial agreements, ideally for hardware, semiconductor, deep-tech, or enterprise technology companies
- Hands-on experience with federal government contracts, including FAR/DFARS, subcontracting, and data rights
- A builder’s mindset. You enjoy creating structure where none exists and are energized, not overwhelmed, by a fast-moving environment
- Sound business judgment and the ability to explain legal risk clearly to engineers and executives

Tags: Legal

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rigetti-quantum-computing-senior-counsel-commercial-and-government-contracts/