Corporate Counsel
Velo3D
Legal
Fremont, CA, USA
USD 180k-200k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
Position Overview:
The Corporate Counsel will be a key partner to the legal team, helping review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements. These include Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), vendor agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and government contracts.
In addition to contract work, this role will support corporate governance activities, such as preparing and maintaining corporate records and minutes. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel will play an important role in helping the company operate responsibly and stay compliant with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, MSAs, and government contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of corporate minutes and other governance-related documentation.
- Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a variety of legal and business matters.
- Conduct legal research and provide guidance on regulatory and compliance issues relevant to the company’s operations.
- Collaborate with the General Counsel to develop and implement legal strategies that align with the company’s business objectives.
- Support the General Counsel in managing external counsel relationships as needed.
- Assist in the development and implementation of contract management processes and templates to improve efficiency and consistency.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in CA state bar.
- 3-6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a focus on commercial contracts and corporate governance. Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, commercial transactions, and contract negotiation.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
About the Company:
Velo, Velo3D, Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D, Inc. Without Compromise, Flow, Flow Developer, and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D, Inc.
With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability, we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3D award-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire® metal AM production printer, Flow™ print preparation software, Assure™ quality assurance and control system, and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.
Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $180,000 and $200,000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.
Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.