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Commercial Counsel
| Company | Sila Nanotechnologies |
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| Location | Alameda, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $180000 – $244000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | JD |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of at least one state bar (admitted to practice in California preferred)
- Minimum 5-7 years of combined legal experience in-house at a technology or manufacturing company and a top-tier law firm.
- Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including those listed above.
- Demonstrated experience providing legal support to product development and R&D teams, including advising on regulatory considerations and intellectual property aspects of new products.
- Experience with intellectual property licensing and related legal matters.
- Familiarity with government contracting and grant management and compliance is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting companies in the electric vehicle or broader battery technology space is a significant plus.
- Proven ability to develop and implement legal policies, processes, and templates.
- Strong understanding of commercial law principles and practices.
- Excellent negotiation, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Action-oriented with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Positive attitude, strategic thinker, and a high degree of professionalism.
- A good sense of humor and enthusiasm are highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor on a wide range of commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements such as Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Sample Evaluation Agreements, Supply Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Construction Agreements
- Provide comprehensive legal counsel and support to our product and R&D teams, including advising on product development, regulatory compliance, intellectual property considerations related to new products, and go-to-market strategies.
- Provide legal counsel and support for intellectual property matters, including licensing agreements, and collaborate closely with technical teams on IP strategy, protection, and licensing.
- Advise on government contracting matters, including reviewing and negotiating government contracts and ensuring meticulous grant management and compliance.
- Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance, mitigate legal risks, and support efficient operations within the product and R&D functions.
- Design and implement scalable processes and develop standardized contract templates to enhance efficiency and consistency across commercial and product-related legal matters.
- Provide proactive legal advice and support on a variety of legal issues impacting the business, including commercial law, contract law, intellectual property law, product liability, regulatory compliance, and data privacy.
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across various departments, including R&D, product management, engineering, operations, finance, and business development.
- Manage outside counsel as needed.
- Stay informed of relevant legal, regulatory, and industry developments, particularly those impacting the green energy and battery technology sectors.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, contributing your sense of humor and enthusiasm to the team dynamic.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with government contracting and grant management and compliance is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting companies in the electric vehicle or broader battery technology space is a significant plus.
