Legal Counsel

About the Company

We are a stealth-mode battery startup developing cutting-edge battery technology. Our mission is to revolutionize battery technology to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. By leveraging innovative materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and next-generation energy storage architectures, we are building the future of sustainable energy.

Can’t find the company name? It’s not you, it’s us! We’re really excited about the potential of our technology, product, and mission, and have chosen to remain in stealth mode. If the job description piques your interest, please apply. If your skillset is aligned with what we’re looking for, the team will reach out to schedule your interview and tell you a bit more about us (ie. who we are).

Core Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and execution of: MSAs and commercial supply agreements

• Customer purchase agreements

• Vendor and procurement contracts

• Manufacturing and services agreements

• NDAs and evaluation agreements

• Own contract lifecycle management and internal approvals.

• Develop fallback language and standardized positions.

• Support Operations, Engineering, and Procurement with responsive legal guidance.

Operational & Corporate Support

• Maintain corporate records and governance documentation.

• Support board materials and financing document coordination.

• Assist with employment-related documentation in partnership with external counsel.

• Coordinate regulatory filings and compliance documentation where applicable.

IP & Confidentiality Administration

• Manage NDA processes at scale.

• Coordinate patent prosecution and IP filings with outside counsel.

• Maintain internal IP tracking and assignment documentation.

Legal Infrastructure

• Build contract playbooks and clause libraries.

• Implement and manage contract tracking systems.

• Create legal intake workflows and response SLAs.

• Reduce outside counsel reliance for recurring matters.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership.

• 5–7 years of legal experience (combination of law firm and/or in-house).

• Strong commercial contracting experience required.

• Experience negotiating complex vendor or supply agreements preferred.

• Ability to independently manage negotiations with limited supervision.

• Experience supporting venture-backed or scaling companies preferred.

• Familiarity with manufacturing, hardware, or regulated industries is a plus.

Profile

• Strong executor; comfortable managing volume.

• Business-oriented and pragmatic in risk assessment.

• Highly organized with process-building capability.

• Confident interfacing with cross-functional technical teams.

• Understands when to escalate to leadership or external counsel.

Onsite Expectations

While much of the team is in person (given the nature of our business), this is a hybrid or remote role. At minimum, we expect this employee to travel onsite for critical business meetings approximately once per quarter.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible Work Schedule: Getting the job done isn't always 9 AM to 5 PM. Determine your working hours so you get things done when it works for you and your family.

• Health Care: We are currently under Rippling’s PEO and offer medical, vision, dental insurance to keep you and your dependents covered.

• Hybrid Work Environment: While most of the company is in office most days, this role is remote/hybrid. With some onsite expectations, with flexibility to work remotely.

• Flexible Vacation: We offer unlimited PTO, so you can get the time off you need that works for you.

• Retirement: Plan for your future with the company's 401k plan.

Why Join Us

• Build legal infrastructure, processes, and practices from the ground up

• Work closely with leadership and have real impact

• Be part of a mission-driven company tackling meaningful problems

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and equity

Expected Compensation

Base salary is determined based on many factors such as: market rate, candidate experience, interview performance, and geographic location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.