Head of Legal

• The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
• The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
• The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
• The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up. As our first legal hire, you will own the entire legal function — designing the infrastructure, establishing the processes, and laying the foundation for a team that scales with the business. You'll work directly alongside our CEO and executive leadership team as a true strategic partner, helping us move fast while managing risk intelligently. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for a commercially minded lawyer who is energized by ambiguity and excited to leave a lasting mark on a growing company.

If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office. Occasional Travel is expected.

• Build and own the company's legal function from the ground up, including team structure, outside counsel relationships, contract management processes, and legal operations
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors on all legal matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnerships, and strategic transactions
• Develop and implement a compliance program covering data privacy, employment law, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Oversee corporate governance, entity management, and board-related matters
• Support financing transactions and potential M&A activity as the business scales
• Protect and manage the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and trade secrets
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution strategy, including outside counsel oversight

• Infrastructure, energy, data center, or manufacturing sector experience
• Experience with power purchase agreements or real estate transactions
• Background with international supply chain and vendor agreements
• Familiarity with IPO preparation or public company compliance
• Experience with project finance or power market regulations

• JD from an accredited law school with active bar membership
• 12+ years of legal experience
• In-house legal experience at a high-growth or scaling company
• Demonstrated experience building or leading a legal function, including establishing processes, policies, and outside counsel strategy
• Experience advising C-suite and board-level stakeholders on complex legal and business matters
• Track record negotiating and closing high-value commercial agreements

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Significant equity in a profitable, IPO-bound company
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• FSA/HSA options
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly team on-sites across all offices

Who We Hire

We don't use "A-player" loosely. Here's what it actually means at Giga:

Antifragile. You don't just survive chaos, you get better because of it. When things break, change, or move sideways, you don't freeze. You adapt faster than the problem evolves.

High Agency. You don't wait to be told what to do. You see the gap, you fill it. If something is blocking progress, you find a way around it, over it, or through it without asking for permission.

Executors. Ideas are cheap. We hire people who ship. You're the person who turns a whiteboard sketch into something real while everyone else is still scheduling the next meeting about it.

Bias to Action. Perfect is the enemy of done. You'd rather make a decision with 80% of the information and course correct than sit around waiting for 100% that never comes.

Speed. We move fast because the opportunity demands it. You're not reckless, but you understand that in this industry, the team that moves fastest wins. And you like winning.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.