Corporate Counsel

About the Company

Cape is America’s privacy-first mobile carrier. Founded in 2022, Cape is building a secure network from the ground up to provide privacy and security features for consumers, businesses, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Own legal needs across the company, including regulatory agencies, government/commercial contracts, employment, and IP risks
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for Engineering, Product, Business Development, and Operations
• Establish and scale internal legal processes, templates (MSAs, NDAs), and compliance frameworks (FCC, state licensing)
• Build and manage a curated outside counsel network
• Partner with the government contracts team on FARS/DFARS and defense program compliance
• Professionalize legal risk management and establish new frameworks
• Work with leadership on corporate matters, partnerships, and transactions

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• 3-8+ years of legal experience
• Mix of top-tier law firm training and early-stage/growth startup experience
• Ability to operate with ambiguity and across functions
• Strong ability to learn new areas like telecom regulation and government contracts quickly

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Family-forming stipends
• Gender-affirming care stipends
• Meaningful equity