Commercial Legal Director, Supply Chain

Own and lead the negotiation of contracts with IonQ’s strategic component suppliers and service providers/vendors. This attorney will bring technical knowledge and curiosity to partner deeply with IonQ’s Engineering and Technology teams on strategic supplier agreements in the field of quantum computing in collaboration with IonQ’s supply chain and procurement teams. In this role, you will ensure that all contractual terms are legally sound and in the best interest of IonQ’s business objectives. Negotiate favorable terms, including pricing, timelines, deliverables, liabilities, penalties, and IP ownership/licensing. Act as a collaborative problem solver in negotiations to ensure productive discussions and conflict resolution, leading to outcomes designed to achieve the company’s strategic objectives. Customize contracts to fit unique technical needs, ensuring contracts facilitate achieving the company’s strategic business objectives. Ensure contracts comply with local, state, and federal laws, as well as industry-specific regulations in partnership with IonQ’s Compliance & Regulatory Legal Director.