Legal Counsel

WHO WE ARE:

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Legal Counsel serves as Teagues chief legal officer and primary attorney providing the main source of legal advice across the organization. A dynamic hands-on leader this role balances high-level legal judgment with day-to-day execution ensuring Teagueoperateswithin the law at all times limiting risk exposure and protecting the companys financial well-being and long-term viability.

Reporting directly to the VP of Operations the Legal Counsel is a trusted voice at the board and executive table integral to business decisions across contracts compliance employment IP and regulatory matters including negotiating services agreements with all client partners ranging from startups to large corporations like Boeing. The role also serves as Corporate Secretary supporting Teagues governance and Board-level responsibilities.

By translating complex legal and regulatory considerations into clear actionable guidance the Legal Counsel enables Teagues leadership to make confident well-informed decisions that safeguard the companys integrity reputation and future.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:

Travel domestically and internationally less than 5% of the time to support client and/or vendor meetings.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a pragmatic business-minded legal leader who brings sound judgment discretion anda strong senseof accountability to complex and sometimes ambiguous situations. You know how to balance legal risk with business priorities translating complex issues into clear actionable guidance that helps leaders make confident navigating sensitive matters with tact and knowing when to lean in when to challenge an approach and when to bring inadditionalexpertise.

You are a trusted partner who builds strong relationships across an organization from executive leadership and the Board to HR Finance Operations Business Development and project and curious looking beyond todays legal needs toanticipateemerging risks and opportunities modernize how legal support is delivered and help the business evolve all youbring integrity composure and a practical mindset toprotectingthe company while enabling it to do its best work.

WHAT YOULL DO:

OWNING

• Own Teagues legalriskposture ensuring contracts compliance and governance commitments are met with integrity and transparency.

• Represent Teague credibly and effectively with clients outside counsel regulators and other external stakeholders.

• Lead high-stakes and high-ambiguity legal matters including disputes regulatory inquiries and sensitive employment or labor issues proactivelyidentifyingand addressing risk before it compounds.

• Exercisesoundlegal and business judgment in sensitive confidential or politically complex situations.

• Coordinate with the Facilities Team on leasing and management of multiple large warehouse and office properties

• Build trust with the Executive Team and Board through discretion composure transparency and consistent follow-through.

THINKING

• Serve as a strategic legal advisor to Teagues leadership shaping decisions related to deal structure organizational design commercial models and other business priorities.

• Anticipate legal and regulatory exposure by considering industry trends including the evolving aerospace and defense regulatory landscape alongside Teagues long-term business goals.

• Identifyopportunities to modernize andimprove howlegal support is delivered across the organization including technology processes and outside counsel management.

• Challenge legacy approaches when they no longer serve Teagues scale business needs or evolving risk profile.

• Provide leadership and guidance on the responsible integration of artificial intelligence across the business helpingestablishappropriate legal compliance and risk-management practices.

• Assistoutside ESOP counsel in the design and administration of equity compensation plans.

DOING

• Provide practical hands-on legal counsel across Teagues core areas of need including employment law ESOP matters commercial contracts intellectual property cybersecurity and aerospace/export compliance.

• Independently manage matters within core areas of expertise while strategically engaging outside counsel when specialized oradditionalsupport iswarranted.

• Translate complex legal issues into clear actionable guidance that enables non-legal leaders to make informed business decisions.

• Maintain and strengthen Teagues compliance practices proactivelyidentifyinggapsand protecting the organizations legal and reputational interests.

• Partner with HR Finance Operations and other teams to build legal and risk awareness into day-to-day decision-making.

• Oversee corporate legaldepartmentrecord-keeping and document management.

WHAT YOU BRING:

Experience

• 10 years of legal experience including contract drafting and advising on corporate governance

• Licensed to practice law in at least one

• Demonstrated sound judgment in ambiguous situations and skill in driving consensus among diverse stakeholders

Legal Expertise

• Corporate governance includingadvisingthe Board of Directors drafting minutes and processing board consents and approvals

• Corporate and commercial transactions intellectual property real estate leasing and employment law.

• Substantial experience leading negotiation of client Master Services Agreements NDAs and outside vendor/customer services agreements

• Risk management and contractual risk identification and mitigation

• Labor and employment law (working knowledge) supports Corporate & HR teams on policy matters escalating to outside counsel as needed

• FAA FAR and DFAR regulatory experience

• U.S. and foreign data privacy and security compliance (working knowledge) with escalation to outside legal experts as needed

• Litigation and private dispute resolution experience

• Experience supporting Artificial Intelligence corporate governance data privacy/security compliance and regulatory certification initiatives

• Background as outside counsel or professional services advisor interfacing with clients ranging from startups to large enterprises

Business & Leadership Acumen

• Strong business and financial acumen including legal budgeting forecasting and cost control

• Sound ethical judgment balancing ESOP shareholder interests with corporate social responsibility

• Skilled relationship-builder and collaborator across executive leadership project management and business development teams

• Political savvy tact and the ability to counsel senior leadership through sensitive matters

• Client-focused entrepreneurial proactive and pragmatic problem-solver

• Ability to recognize matters requiring elevated review by senior management and support go/no-go pursuit decisions

• Experience managing outside counsel and coordinating with accounting and other professional advisors

• Proactive in monitoring and communicating changes in relevant law and regulation

• Familiarity with aviation technology defense and space industries preferred

The salary range for this job in most US geographic locationsis$170000 - $210000.This role is eligible to earn a Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) bonus of up to 10% of base salary based on individual and company performance.

This role is structured as a 0.75 FTE position averaging approximately 30 hours per week. We recognize that flexibility can look different for everyone so the specific schedule will beestablishedcollaboratively while ensuring consistent support for the team our clients and project needs.

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Creative Environment Work with a talented and passionate team.

• Growth-Oriented We support professional development and skill-building.

• Collaborative Culture We value diverse perspectives and ideas.

• Impactful Work Shape the future of design and create meaningful experiences.

• A Team That Cares We believegreat workcomes from happy inspired people.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At Teague we believe that diversity fuels creativity equity drives opportunity inclusion fosters belonging and accessibility makes innovation truly universal. We are committed to creating an environment where everyoneregardless of background identity or lived experiencefeels valued heard and empowered.

Weactively:

• Educate Continuously learn and grow through focused training and resources.

• Celebrate Honor diverse voices perspectives and contributions.

• Take Action Prioritize inclusivity in our workapproach tohiring and team culture.

We are stronger together and we welcome candidates who share our passion for designing a more inclusive andequitablefuture.

WHY JOIN US

At Teague we believe in fostering an environment where everyone makes us unique:

• We create new ways of workingto drive innovation and adaptability.

• We trust one anotherempoweringcollaborationand autonomy.

• We never stand stillembracing growth and continuous learning.

• We championnew ideasand perspectivesvaluingcreativityand fresh thinking.

• We celebrate our differencesand foster an inclusive culture of belonging.

• We engage across diverse projectsthat challenge and inspire.

• We encourage work/life integrationpromotingbalanceand well-being.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Teague we value diversity equity and search the globe to find and attract top talent from diverse backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences.

Join an Employee-Owned Company!We are employee-owned throughanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)meaning our peopleshare inthe long-term success of the ESOP fosters a culture of collaboration accountability and long-term stabilitybecause when we succeed we all win together.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that rewards you based on performance and recognition for the value you bring to Teague. Individual salaries within this range aredeterminedthrough a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and addition our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes employer provided Short & Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance alongside competitive dental and medical plans with a Health Savings Account option Flexible Spending Accounts 401k and Parental Leave. We also offer voluntary benefits for visionadditionallifeadditionalAD&D accident & injury critical illness identity theft protections legal and long-term care. Additionallyemployeesenjoy discounts on pet insurance and access to HealthCare Bluebook. As part of our comprehensive benefits package full-time employees start byaccruing4 weeks of paid time off a year (prorated for part-time hires) and 10 paid holidays throughout the fiscal year. On-Call or Temporary employees accrue 1hr of PTO for every 30hrs worked. Full-time intern benefits start the first month following60 daysofhire andare not eligible toparticipatein Teagues 401k plan.

We are a Washington State based company. All employees mustresidein the state of Washington (unless otherwise noted for specific roles) and be able to access one of our studio locations in the greater Seattle area.

Teague is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Note: The statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed byemployees andare not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. Furthermore they do notestablisha contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Be vested in the resultstreat Teague as if it was your own company.