The Role
To facilitate our rapid growth, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Associate General Counsel to provide strategic and tactical legal counseling on a broad range of issues impacting sales, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support. This role reports directly to the General Counsel and requires a strong transactional lawyer comfortable with negotiation strategy and administrative tasks, able to advise on commercial contracting, intellectual property, privacy/security, supply chain, and M&A/Project Finance.
About You
We seek an individual who is passionate about electrification, thrives in unfamiliar territory, and demonstrates curiosity, a sense of humor, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and member of the California Bar in good standing
- 8+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney (3+ years in a U.S. law firm)
- Significant experience reviewing, negotiating, and executing a wide range of commercial agreements
- Track record of building strong relationships and successfully collaborating with teams throughout the organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter with proven ability to achieve results and work independently
- Comfortable in a fast‑paced, rapidly evolving workplace
- Intellectually curious with a sense of humor
- Value diversity and inclusion
Bonus Qualifications
- 3+ years as in‑house counsel
- Experience developing and managing intellectual property portfolios
- Proficiency in Ironclad or other contract management platforms
- Experience working with teams focused on hardware manufacturing, supply chain, SaaS, and customer support
- Understanding of electricity distribution grid, utility regulation, and virtual power plants
- Experience advising companies developing AI or incorporating AI into their business practices
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation and equity grants at a well‑funded, venture‑backed company
- Comprehensive benefits: full employee premiums for base medical, dental, vision plans; parental leave up to 24 weeks
- Comfortable, sunny office near BART and Caltrain public transit
- Strong focus on team building and company culture: employee resource groups, monthly social events, recognition meals
- Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off
SPAN embraces diversity and is an equal‑opportunity employer.
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