Corporate Counsel

The Elevator PitchEvolv Technology is on a mission to help make the world safer through advanced, AI-powered security solutions. We are seeking a collaborative and business-savvy Corporate Counsel to help the Legal Team fulfill its mission of growing the business while promoting a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and compliance.This is a unique opportunity to be a part of an incredibly talented Legal Team supporting a fast-growing, mission-driven public company that sits at the intersection of physical security and cutting-edge technology. This role will be pivotal in providing legal counsel across a broad range of matters, from managing the full lifecycle of commercial and vendor contracts and ensuring compliance with industry standards, to serving as a legal partner to our marketing team. In this role, you will have the chance to work with stakeholders across the sales, marketing, and business organizations, and given the size of the Legal Team and company, your ideas and contributions will make an immediate impact.The ideal candidate combines a strong command of the contracting and GTM process, as well as a pragmatic business mindset, curiosity about emerging technology, and a passion for enabling innovation responsibly. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of law, business, and process optimization and is excited about growing along with Evolv.Success in the Role:In the first 30 days, you will:Develop a strong understanding of Evolv's products, go-to-market motion, and customer segmentsBuild cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Sales OperationsBecome proficient in Evolv's contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, and CLM toolsBegin supporting standard marketing material reviews and contract negotiations with appropriate guidance and supportWithin 3 months, you will:Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, hardware purchase, lease, and subscription agreementsDevelop and support implementation of legal process enhancementsHandle contract data management, including CLM updates, repository management, and non-standard term trackingServe as a reliable day-to-day legal resource for the marketing team on advertising and content mattersPartner with Legal leadership to refine templates, playbooks, and enablement materialsBy the end of the first year, you will:Be a trusted advisor to Sales, Marketing, Operations and business stakeholders on commercial contracting strategy and marketing mattersDrive measurable improvements in contract reporting metrics, such as turnaround time, consistency, and complianceProactively identify trends, risks, and process gaps and propose scalable solutionsPlay a key role in enabling Evolv's growth through thoughtful, business-aligned legal support across GTM functionsThe Work: How You Lead and Deliver Impact?Commercial Judgment & Business PartnershipServe as a trusted legal advisor to Sales, Finance, and Operations by providing clear, pragmatic legal guidance that balances risk with business objectivesAct as a key partner and anchor for the Commercial Legal team, owning day-to-day commercial contracting workflows, supporting cross-functional deal execution, and helping scale legal processes as the business growsPartner with the Marketing Team to provide legal review of press releases, case studies, customer testimonials, and other external content, including claims substantiation. Drive measurable business impact by reducing friction in the contracting process and supporting timely revenue recognition.Risk Awareness, Operational Rigor & AccountabilityIdentify, assess, and clearly communicate contractual risks, including non-standard terms and deviations from established playbooksEnsure appropriate visibility, escalation, and documentation of risk decisions in partnership with Legal leadershipMonitor contracting trends, KPIs, and recurring issues to inform continuous improvement effortsReview marketing materials claims and monitor legal and regulatory trends, including for FTC complianceEnsure data integrity and readiness to support audits, reporting, and cross-functional needsProcess Improvement, Scalability & CollaborationProactively identify opportunities to improve contracting workflows, templates, playbooks, and approval processesHelp design and implement scalable systems and tools that improve efficiency, transparency, and contract turnaround timesContribute to the evolution of Evolv's contracting infrastructure as the business growsSupport enablement efforts by contributing to training materials, internal guidance, and knowledge-sharing across teamsCollaborate with other members of the Legal team on broader initiatives, including Product, Privacy, Compliance, IP, , and international expansionQualifications and Preferred ExperienceJ.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.2-3 years of legal experience at a technology, SaaS, security, or AI-driven company.Knowledge of hardware lease, rental, and sales models, as well as the subscription technology industry and subscription agreements.Familiarity with CLM tools (e.g., Ironclad, Salesforce, etc.).Experience reviewing or negotiating public sector or governmental contracts a plus but not required.Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.Detail-oriented and strong organizational and risk management abilities.Skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.Good sense of humor.What is leadership like for this role?The Legal team values doing the right thing, always from Evolv's core values.. This role will report to the Director, Corporate Counsel.Where is the role located?This role is based out of the HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts with flexibility in being remote up to 2 days per week.Compensation and Transparency StatementThe base salary range for this full-time position is $134,000-$175,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and geographic location.In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws-including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others-we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:The specific salary range for your preferred locationA general overview of our benefits and equity offeringsInsights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting payWe are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.