Description:
An Innovative Electric Vehicle (EV) Company is an innovative electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to decarbonize commercial transportation. Our zero-emission commercial vehicles and next-generation technologies empower fleets of Fortune 500 companies and positively impact our environment.At An Innovative Electric Vehicle (EV) Company, we design and manufacture EVs, create first-class battery systems, develop vehicle software, and entice fleet owners into an electrified future with groundbreaking service.
An Innovative Electric Vehicle (EV) Company is a people-focused company—and a great place to work! Perks include 100% covered employee health benefits, Betterment 401k, job training, and growth opportunities, to name a few.
We are a team of passionate doers that have banded together to achieve a worthy mission. We're go-getters, change-makers, and future-creators. Join us and be part of the future of transportation!
The Role:
An Innovative Electric Vehicle (EV) Company is hiring an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team! As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will be a key player in providing legal guidance on various aspects of corporate governance, securities law, and corporate transactions. This role requires a resourceful self-starter comfortable in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings, and proxy statements, in collaboration with key company stakeholders.
- Advise on finance and capital markets transactions, including underwritten debt and equity offerings, private placements, loan agreements, and other treasury matters.
- Provide legal counsel on day-to-day operations, including investor relations, finance, treasury, internal audit, and compliance efforts.
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure SEC and Nasdaq compliance.
- Stay up-to-date on securities-related regulatory developments and provide tailored advice regarding potential impacts and solutions.
- Evolve, refine, and manage corporate governance policies and procedures in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
- Maintain committee charters and other key corporate governance documents.
- Assist with general corporate matters, including entity management, corporate governance, preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and its committees, and management of board portal software.
- Interface with and manage outside counsel on related matters.
- Complete special projects as assigned by General Counsel.
Qualifications:
- Law degree (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited institution
- Eligible to practice law in California or Tennessee
- 6-10 years of substantive experience in capital markets, finance, or securities law, including 4+ years at a top-tier law firm
- In-depth experience working with public company clients on capital markets transactions, SEC reporting obligations, and corporate governance.
