Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets & Securities

Fluence•Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

Fluence is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The attorney will advise on securities offerings, SEC reporting and disclosure, and corporate finance matters, including credit facilities. The role calls for strong technical legal expertise, business judgment, financial acumen, and effective collaboration with senior management, the board, outside counsel, lenders, executives, Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Treasury, and corporate leadership. The position leads or supports public-company reporting and disclosure, financing transactions, corporate governance, and general corporate matters. It also involves developing and improving legal processes, templates, and policies across the Corporate Legal department. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple complex, high-priority matters independently in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and discretion. Fluence describes its culture through the pillars Unleash Voices, Customer Fluent, Infinite Impact, and All In, emphasizing openness, customer value, sustainable innovation, collaboration, and growth. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at application and throughout employment without employer sponsorship; Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
6–8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years at a nationally recognized law firm; 1–2 years of in-house experience is ideal.
Substantial experience with SEC reporting and disclosure for public companies.
Hands-on capital markets experience with debt and/or equity offerings.
Experience negotiating and working with credit agreements and related finance documents.
Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
Sound business judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent negotiation, project management, and organizational skills.
Ability to work directly and effectively with senior management, the board, outside counsel, lenders, and cross-functional business partners.

Nice To Haves

Working proficiency in Workiva or similar disclosure management software and EDGAR filings.
Familiarity with Nasdaq listing rules and governance requirements.
Experience advising on debt capital markets transactions, syndicated credit facilities, and other strategic financing activities.
Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions, corporate development initiatives, and other strategic corporate transactions.
Experience operating within a global organization and collaborating across multiple jurisdictions.
Big law training and in-house experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as legal lead on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K and the annual proxy statement; partner with the Corporate Secretary and cross-functional teams to plan, prepare, and execute the annual meeting of shareholders.
Partner with Investor Relations on communications with current and prospective investors, earnings releases, investor presentations, and other public disclosures.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and Internal Audit on disclosure controls and procedures, internal controls, and the disclosure committee process.
Oversee Section 16 reporting obligations for executive officers and directors.
Administer and enforce the insider trading policy, including trading-window communications, pre-clearance requests, blackout periods, and designation of insiders.
Advise on securities law compliance, Nasdaq listing requirements, Regulation FD compliance, and executive compensation-related disclosure.
Monitor and assess new and proposed SEC and Nasdaq rules and guidance, including rules and guidance concerning cybersecurity, climate, and executive compensation-related disclosure.
Negotiate and administer revolving credit facilities, term loans, and other debt financings with Treasury, lenders, and outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
Monitor covenant compliance, reporting requirements, amendments, waivers, and consents.
Support liquidity and capital structure planning with the Treasury team.
Lead or support registered and unregistered debt and equity offerings, including Form S-3, Rule 144A/Reg S offerings, and ATM programs.
Manage outside counsel, underwriters, and other advisors; coordinate diligence and prepare offering documents, comfort letter deliverables, and opinion deliverables.
Assist with M&A, entity management, and other corporate transactions as needed.
Identify, develop, and improve legal processes, templates, and policies across the Corporate Legal department.
Manage legal spend and outside counsel relationships thoughtfully.
Independently manage multiple complex, high-priority matters in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.