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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Rigetti's roles stay open a median of 73 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rigetti's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rigetti
- high 12 stale, 3 reposted of 17 open
- Hiring momentum
- 21 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rigetti's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Rigetti.
About this role
The Senior Counsel, Commercial & Government Contracts will lead the negotiation and structuring of deals related to quantum computing, directly influencing how Rigetti conducts business. This role involves designing templates and processes for commercial and government contracting, serving as a trusted advisor to the executive team, and addressing unique legal challenges in the rapidly evolving field of quantum technology. The attorney will engage in diverse legal work, including negotiating sales and advising on compliance matters.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rigetti as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in commercial and government contracts
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to design legal templates and processes
- Experience advising executive leadership
Worth weighing
- Role involves pioneering legal work in a new technology area, which may come with uncertainty
- No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting
- The position reports directly to the VP, Legal, indicating a high level of responsibility and influence
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Listed by Rigetti on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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