Senior Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of a compliant legal system suitable for a public company
• Lead public company compliance requirements, SEC filings
• Manage government reporting on various compliance matters
• Responsible for reviewing all contracts including supply chain contracts, consulting agreements, securities purchase agreements, NDAs, etc.
• Counsel company management on legal and ethical compliance laws, regulations, and governance
• Develop and implement a comprehensive program for legal and ethical compliance that meets all applicable legal requirements and industry standards
• Develop and implement training regimens for compliance and governance topics
• Manage other legal functions that support corporate internal operation including IP, labor and others
• Implement and manage compliance policies, protocols, and training
• Audit company procedures, policies, and practices to identify potential risks
• Investigate allegations of legal and ethical compliance violations

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D.) from ABA-accredited institution
• Membership in good standing with California state bar
• Minimum 10 years of experience, mix of in-house corporate legal counsel and law firm experience preferred, public company experience preferred
• Must have experience in one of the following industries: high-tech consumer electronics, internet AI, automotive
• Must have in-depth understanding of the industry and be able to combine the legal and business perspectives to make the optimal decision
• Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulations, including the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with experience supporting equity and debt financing
• Familiarity with corporate governance and corporate housekeeping matters, including preparation and maintenance of Board of Directors materials, meeting minutes, and related corporate records and documentation
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, services agreements, technology transactions, joint development agreements, university research agreements, and other strategic business contracts
• Strong ability to advise business teams and cross-functional stakeholders on contract terms, intellectual property rights, product development matters, and legal issues related to strategic partnerships
• Prominent ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Engineering, and Human Resources, to provide practical, business-oriented legal support