Director & Associate General Counsel, Public Company & Employment Law
Overview
Own the corporate and employment legal function for a public company with scale. Advise on debt and equity financing, governance, and compliance across pre-IPO and post-IPO contexts. Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Operations to protect the company’s strategic objectives. This role is onsite in Alameda, CA and offers high-impact leadership in a fast-paced environment. What sets this role apart is the opportunity to shape governance policy and build scalable processes in a mission-driven battery materials company.
What You'll Do10
- 1Lead corporate and employment law guidance across financing, governance, and compliance to support strategic objectives
- 2Manage debt and equity financing transactions from term sheets to closing, coordinating with Finance and outside counsel
- 3Oversee board and committee materials, charters, resolutions, and governance best practices
- 4Develop and maintain governance, ethics, and compliance programs and trainings
- 5Support subsidiary governance and corporate records including public-company readiness as applicable
- 6Monitor regulatory changes and advise on business impact with proactive risk mitigation
- 7Manage securities and disclosure practices aligned with company stage and public readiness as applicable
- 8Support M&A, JVs, and other strategic transactions including due diligence and cross-functional coordination
- 9Administer equity plans, stock options, and cap table integrity; coordinate investor documentation
- 10Advise on California and multi-state employment matters including wage, hour, and leave; conduct workplace investigations
Requirements10
- 1Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- 2Member in good standing of at least one state bar (California preferred)
- 3Minimum of 8+ years of relevant legal experience
- 4Experience in both leading global law firm and in-house legal department required
- 5Public company operating experience, pre-IPO and post-IPO exposure strongly preferred
- 6Deep experience with corporate governance, securities law, M&A, debt and equity financing transactions
- 7Proven ability to manage complex matters end-to-end and manage outside counsel efficiently
- 8Experience in technology or energy sectors, battery tech a plus
- 9Excellent communication, negotiation, drafting and presentation skills
- 10Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, onsite environment in Alameda, CA
Salary Insight
$255 - $290k per year
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