About the position
At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. We continue to build a multi-faceted and comprehensive legal team to support our growing company in aerospace, technology and manufacturing. The legal team supports BETA's aircraft and charger manufacturing as well as charge network development. The successful candidate will work in cross-functional groups to guide and support business initiatives while foreseeing and protecting the company against legal risks.
Responsibilities
- Advise on compliance with federal securities laws, including SEC reporting under the 1933 and 1934 Acts (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, S-3, S-8, etc.)
- Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, and Communications to ensure accurate and timely disclosures
- Collaborate with Internal Audit on compliance activities
- Contribute to legal support for M&A transactions and related commercial agreements
- Support board and executive onboarding and training initiatives on SEC and governance-related obligations
- Develop and provide guidance and training across the company on pertinent legal topics
- Maintain and update corporate governance policies, including the Code of Conduct, Insider Trading Policy, and committee charters
- Assist in drafting board resolutions, consents, and other governance documents in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- Manage outside counsel on various specific projects as applicable
- Provide proactive, decisive communication and advisement to internal stakeholders, leadership, legal team and other functions on contracting and adjacent legal matters
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- JD, including license to practice before a state bar
- Minimum 6+ years experience in the practice of law, with significant portion in house
- A strong understanding of the federal securities laws and regulations
- The ability to communicate effectively with SEC staff and negotiate with regulators
- Prior experience in aerospace/complex manufacturing (or industry core to Beta's business)
- Strong preference for Vermont based; willing to consider the right candidate with ability to have frequent and regular on site presence at Burlington, Vermont headquarters
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and prioritize on critical tasks that add value
- Ability to lead legal and cross-functional projects with superior project management skills
- Enthusiastic about working within a team-oriented environment and will contribute to effective team relationships
- Flexible, adaptable, and ready to learn new legal areas and problem solve
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in a high-growth or pre-IPO company
- In-house M&A experience or support for corporate development teams on acquisitions and strategic transactions
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Employment decisions based on merit, competence and qualifications
- No discrimination of any kind in the workplace
