Corporate Counsel

QuantumScape Corporation•San Jose, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

QuantumScape is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its legal team. This role will support both public company obligations and a growing portfolio of commercial and technology transactions. The ideal candidate will contribute to corporate governance and commercial contracting, developing the breadth and depth of an exceptional in-house counsel. The legal team is described as "small but mighty," viewing internal stakeholders as trusted business partners. Team members combine deep expertise with versatility, offering opportunities for broader responsibility and skill development. The team fosters a culture of continuous learning, with each attorney seen as a potential future general counsel.

Requirements

J.D. degree from a national law school
State bar membership in good standing
At least 2–5 years of relevant experience at a premier law firm
Meaningful exposure to either corporate/securities or commercial transactions work
Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to ascend our technology learning curve
Possesses a strong sense of mission and is looking to help build something of consequence.
Holds oneself to the highest levels of integrity, authenticity, accountability, and humility.
Values the humanity in all colleagues, acts respectfully and with good intentions at all times, and considers and learns from the views of others.
Demonstrates a bias toward action and results; is proactive and has the strong ability to both operate independently and work collaboratively with various teams across the organization.
Must have a "roll up your sleeves and let's get the job done right" attitude.
Possesses psychological flexibility and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to an evolving role in the context of larger organizational changes.
Versatile and willing to work on matters outside the comfort zone of a traditional specialist, and to pitch in across areas.
Carries a growth and collaborative mindset, willing to expand one's domains of competence and knowledge (including battery science and technology), and willing to support colleagues' efforts to do the same.

Nice To Haves

Additional in-house legal experience is a plus
Prior experience supporting public company governance, SEC compliance or commercial transactions is a plus
A technical background would be an asset

Responsibilities

Support senior counsel with SEC reporting and compliance, including the preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 4, and related disclosures, as well as shareholder letters, earnings releases, and related investor communications.
Assist with board and committee governance, including preparation of board materials, minutes, resolutions and written consents.
Help maintain corporate records and other essential corporate housekeeping.
Conduct legal research and drafting in support of corporate governance, securities law, and compliance initiatives.
Support the review, drafting, and negotiation of a range of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, vendor, supplier, and services agreements, and early-stage technology, R&D, and collaboration agreements.
Manage the contract management platform, being responsible for contract intake, and issue-spotting to enable business partners to make informed decisions quickly.
Partner with internal teams—including R&D, engineering, operations, procurement, and business development—to support contract execution and ongoing compliance.
Contribute, as needed and under supervision, to adjacent areas such as intellectual property, regulatory compliance (e.g., export controls, EHS), employment matters, litigation support, risk management, policy development, and internal training initiatives.
Embody company values and adopt best practices regarding use of company systems and processes, management and leadership, collaboration, and mentoring.
Contribute to a positive culture based on continuous learning, professional growth, and development.