Role DescriptionAs Form Energy transforms the grid, we are seeking a talented and experienced hands-on in-house attorney to join our growing legal team. This role reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel. You will be responsible for handling a variety of legal transactions with a focus on our business and commercial operations.
You will play a central role in scaling legal support at Form Energy to the next level as we expand and grow. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator possessing strong attention to detail, energized by a wide array of day-to-day legal issues in a fast-paced environment.
Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:- Support commercial projects from beginning to end, from origination and site development through financing, construction, commissioning and long-term operations, coordinating with outside counsel and internal teams at each stage.
- Serve as a key legal point of contact to our Commercial Operations team and work closely with business partners to draft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including NDAs, MOUs, battery supply agreements, master services agreements (engineering), EPC agreements, equipment specifications and warranties.
- Drive legal agreements to completion while working cross-functionally and soliciting input, feedback and approvals from business stakeholders as appropriate.
- Support an extremely fast-moving business with tight deadlines while providing diligent and exemplary work product.
- Own, improve and/or develop contract processes, policies, procedures and templates to allow our team to scale.
- Advise on and support state-level grant and incentive programs, including eligibility, applications, award agreement negotiation, and ongoing compliance and reporting obligations.
- Partner with Finance and Tax on tax credit matters, including structuring, qualification requirements, transfer or monetization agreements and supporting documentation.
- Support the development of policies, procedures, and training to support a global business.
- Draft, negotiate and maintain intercompany agreements, including services, licensing, supply and funding arrangements among Form Energy affiliates and project entities.
- Manage project-related corporate entity matters, including formation, foreign qualifications, governance, annual compliance and corporate records for subsidiaries and project entities.
- Perform special projects and other legal responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel to meet the company's business needs.
What you'll bring:- At least 10 years of relevant experience as a transactional lawyer, which can consist of a combination of work at a law firm or in-house legal department, experience in the energy industry is highly preferred.
- JD from an accredited law school and membership in at least one state Bar in good standing.
- Can-do attitude, sense of ownership, and dedication to excellent client service.
- High emotional intelligence and excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Sound practical and business judgment with a focus on effectively minimizing risks while achieving business objectives.
- Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively and collaboratively, being resourceful and taking on additional responsibility as the need arises.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and develop creative and pragmatic solutions for complex and evolving issues in a rapidly changing environment.
- A willingness to provide and receive feedback.
- Demonstrates consistently good judgment and impeccable integrity.
- Consistently good judgment, an unmatched work ethic, impeccable integrity, and a team-first attitude.
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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.
