Director and Associate General Counsel, Commercial Operations

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

As Form Energy transforms the grid, we are seeking a talented and experienced hands-on in-house attorney to join our growing legal team. This role reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel. You will be responsible for handling a variety of legal transactions with a focus on our business and commercial operations.

You will play a central role in scaling legal support at Form Energy to the next level as we expand and grow. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator possessing strong attention to detail, energized by a wide array of day-to-day legal issues in a fast-paced environment.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Support commercial projects from beginning to end, from origination and site development through financing, construction, commissioning and long-term operations, coordinating with outside counsel and internal teams at each stage.

• Serve as a key legal point of contact to our Commercial Operations team and work closely with business partners to draft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including NDAs, MOUs, battery supply agreements, master services agreements (engineering), EPC agreements, equipment specifications and warranties.

• Drive legal agreements to completion while working cross-functionally and soliciting input, feedback and approvals from business stakeholders as appropriate.

• Support an extremely fast-moving business with tight deadlines while providing diligent and exemplary work product.

• Own, improve and/or develop contract processes, policies, procedures and templates to allow our team to scale.

• Advise on and support state-level grant and incentive programs, including eligibility, applications, award agreement negotiation, and ongoing compliance and reporting obligations.

• Partner with Finance and Tax on tax credit matters, including structuring, qualification requirements, transfer or monetization agreements and supporting documentation.

• Support the development of policies, procedures, and training to support a global business.

• Draft, negotiate and maintain intercompany agreements, including services, licensing, supply and funding arrangements among Form Energy affiliates and project entities.

• Manage project-related corporate entity matters, including formation, foreign qualifications, governance, annual compliance and corporate records for subsidiaries and project entities.

• Perform special projects and other legal responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel to meet the company’s business needs.

What you'll bring:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience as a transactional lawyer, which can consist of a combination of work at a law firm or in-house legal department, experience in the energy industry is highly preferred.

• JD from an accredited law school and membership in at least one state Bar in good standing.

• Can-do attitude, sense of ownership, and dedication to excellent client service.

• High emotional intelligence and excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Sound practical and business judgment with a focus on effectively minimizing risks while achieving business objectives.

• Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively and collaboratively, being resourceful and taking on additional responsibility as the need arises.

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and develop creative and pragmatic solutions for complex and evolving issues in a rapidly changing environment.

• A willingness to provide and receive feedback.

• Demonstrates consistently good judgment and impeccable integrity.

• Consistently good judgment, an unmatched work ethic, impeccable integrity, and a team-first attitude.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. 

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. 

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.