• Serve as strategic legal advisor to CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors • Build and lead the legal function from ground up, including hiring and managing legal team and outside counsel • Prepare company for IPO including SEC compliance, corporate governance, board processes, and S-1 preparation • Negotiate and structure major customer contracts, power purchase agreements, and site development deals • Manage all corporate governance matters including board meetings, equity administration, and corporate housekeeping • Oversee regulatory compliance across energy, environmental, data center, and manufacturing regulations in multiple jurisdictions • Lead M&A due diligence, structuring, and integration for strategic acquisitions • Develop and implement compliance programs for SOX, export controls, and international operations • Structure and negotiate real estate transactions including land acquisitions, easements, and development agreements • Manage intellectual property strategy including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets related to our manufacturing capabilities • Draft and negotiate vendor agreements with international manufacturing partners in China and India • Handle employment law matters, equity compensation plans, and executive agreements • Oversee litigation strategy and manage outside litigation counsel • Advise on fundraising activities including term sheet negotiations and investor documentation