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About The Position

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar (admitted to practice in California preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience. Experience in both a leading global law firm and an in-house legal department is required.
• Public company operating experience required; experience spanning both pre-IPO and post-IPO environments strongly preferred.
• Deep and practical experience with corporate governance, securities law, M&A, and debt and equity financing transactions (including credit agreements and equity financing documentation).
• Proven ability to manage complex matters end-to-end, exercise sound business judgment, and manage outside counsel efficiently.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, drafting and presentation skills.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, deliver thoughtful results, and provide strategic legal advice to senior management and executive leadership.
• Passion for a data-driven approach to building efficient processes and operations and experience and commitment to using project management platforms is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be based in California and able to work on-site in Alameda, CA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the technology or energy sector is highly desirable, with specific experience in battery technology a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor on a broad spectrum of corporate and employment law matters, including:
• Lead legal support for the company's debt and equity financing transactions, including credit facilities, note and other debt arrangements, venture and growth equity financings, secondary transactions, and related capital-structure matters. Partner with Finance and outside counsel from term sheet through closing, and advise on ongoing financing and covenant compliance.
• Oversee board and committee matters, including materials, resolutions, charters, and best practices. Lead creation, review, and maintenance of governance, ethics, and compliance policies and trainings. Support subsidiary governance and corporate records appropriate to the company's stage, including public-company readiness as applicable. Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and advise the business on impact.
• Support securities and disclosure practices appropriate to the company's stage (including public-company readiness as applicable).
• Support mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, transaction documents, and cross-functional coordination.
• Manage subsidiary formation, maintenance, and compliance.
• Advise on equity plan administration, stock option grants, and other equity-based compensation matters; support capitalization table integrity and related investor and stockholder corporate documentation.
• Advise on employment law matters and workplace investigations, with primary focus on California and multi-state employment issues (including wage and hour and leave), and on adjacent matters as needed, including antitrust and competition, real estate leases, and tax. Support operations in Washington state as needed.
• Proactively identify and assess legal risk and develop mitigation strategies related to corporate, employment, and related matters.
• Work closely with internal teams and outside counsel to manage and protect the company's trademarks and trade secrets; perform conflicts checks and counseling/training for employees.
• Manage and coordinate litigation matters, including pre-litigation disputes, resolution, discovery, and working with outside counsel.
• Collaborate with People/HR, Finance, Treasury, and Operations on employment, financing, equity, and related corporate matters. Partner with cross-functional teams to establish processes and identify risks and opportunities in legal strategy.
• Manage and oversee outside counsel, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high-quality representation.

Benefits

• Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.