Legal Operations Associate

About Forterra

At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.

Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives  systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.

Forterra is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Legal Operations Associate/ Paralegal (non-lawyer position) to join our dynamic and fast-paced legal team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in legal support, contract negotiation, corporate administrative matters, and legal operations. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in an energetic and rapidly evolving environment.

• Negotiation and Contract Management: Negotiate and manage non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, supply contracts, and other critical legal documents.
• Cap Table Management and Other Corporate Administrative Items: Oversee corporate administrative tasks, including maintaining the company’s cap table, as well as documenting and maintaining records related to Board meetings.
• Legal Operations: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance legal operations and implement process improvements. Leverage project management skills to support team initiatives and drive operational efficiency.
• Documentation and Compliance: Prepare, review, and organize legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all corporate and legal materials.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Triage and provide frontline support for requests from the Company to the Legal Department. Work closely with attorneys, executives, and other stakeholders to provide comprehensive legal support and guidance.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a legal-related field
• Paralegal certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a paralegal-type role
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating agreements and managing contracts
• Proven expertise in corporate administrative matters
• Demonstrable experience in legal operations, vendor management, and successful implementation of operational improvements
• Experience with cap table management (preferably in CARTA)
• Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced and energetic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn in a constantly changing legal and Company landscape

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Combination of both law firm and in-house experience, preferably in defense
• Interest in defense or national security

$80,000 - $130,000

On-Site in Arlington, VA

• Premium Healthcare Benefits:
  Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings…