Product Counsel

Bloom Energy • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. As Product Counsel, you will report directly to the Senior Director, Intellectual Property and will support and partner with the engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to structure, draft, and negotiate supply agreements, prototype arrangements, testing services, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and joint development agreements. This role will also as counsel internal business clients on matters and issues across the technology development, supply chain, and procurement spectrum. This position may be based in the Company’s San Jose headquarters or in its Newark, Delaware facilities.

Requirements

• Degree in Law (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar association.
• 10 or more years of legal experience as a technology transactions attorney (with at least four years at a law firm); in-house experience with a high-tech manufacturing company is a plus.
• Intellectual property background and technology licensing experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and understanding of Artificial Intelligence systems is a plus.
• IP litigation, patent prosecution and/or commercial contract litigation experience is a plus.
• Global supply chain and manufacturing experience is a plus.
• International experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure proper contractual protection relating to the development and implementation of new technologies and products
• Provide legal advice to supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams on joint development agreements, manufacturing agreements, strategic sourcing and supply agreements, indirect sourcing, non-disclosure agreements, prototype agreements, material transfer agreements, cooperative research and development agreements, university agreements, and other IP sensitive arrangements.
• Understand and advise on legal implications of data handling practices and AI components of software utilized by the Company, including Open Source
• Identify potential legal risks for new products, components and potential partnerships and develop risk mitigation strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees