Procurement/Commercial Counsel

Key Responsibilities/ Tasks

• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements (confidentiality, master service agreements, change orders, T&Cs, customer offtake agreements, technology licensing agreements).
• Partnering closely with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Executive leadership to provide counsel on commercial contracts with customers, vendors, and partners.
• Developing template forms and playbooks for commercial transactions.
• Train and mentor internal stakeholders on legal and negotiation best practices to improve contract turnaround.
• Responding promptly to legal questions and requests from various stakeholders in the business.
• Managing outside counsel relationships to ensure access to high-quality, cost-effective subject matter expertise and specialized support.
• Aiding with vendor KYC and compliance matters.
• Aiding with special projects as needed, including projects focused on the development, implementation and improvement of contracting workflows and contract lifecycle management.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and tracking of contractual terms and risk exposure.
• Tracking regulatory compliance and staying up to date on trends affecting the energy industry, especially as it pertains to lithium.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Law degree (JD or LL.M) from U.S. accredited law school and active, good standing membership in at least one U.S. State bar.
• 2 years or more of experience in a law firm.
• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Healthcare (Health, Dental, Vision)
• PTO
• Sick Leave
• Equity Compensation
• 401k plan