Microvast Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MVST) is a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting-edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extends from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs. By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website: www.microvast.com
Job Description
The Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing advice, legal counsel and risk assessment to the company regarding SEC and Nasdaq reporting and compliance, corporate governance matters, corporate secretarial support, and capital markets affairs. Serves as the primary legal support for a variety of business professionals, such as senior management, company executives and/or leadership of key functions including accounting, finance, treasury, tax, corporate development and investor relations. Manages outside counsel and develops strategies to support key initiatives for the overall organization. This position reports directly to the President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.
Responsibilities:
Provide daily advice and counsel regarding compliance with federal securities and corporate laws, as well as applicable rules and regulations of Nasdaq
- Provide support for the board of directors, including preparing and reviewing agendas, materials and minutes for the board and its committees
- Prepare and review U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including periodic and current reports, Section 16 filings and proxy statements
- Review press releases, earnings releases, investor presentations and other significant public disclosures
- Advise, develop compliance processes and coordinate training on applicable securities law issues and various corporate governance policies and practices, including the company's insider trading policy, trading windows and Regulation FD compliance
- Structure, negotiate and document debt and equity financings
- Stay up-to-date on securities-related regulatory developments and provide tailored advice regarding potential impacts and solutions
- Assist the legal team on various other corporate matters, including entity management
- Manage outside counsel fees and costs
- Participate in cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance and to support the development and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives, policies and strategies
- Deliver data-driven reporting that informs senior leaders on progress and effectiveness of initiatives
- Enhance the securities and corporate governance function through process automation and legal technology
- Provide legal advice to Microvast’s procurement & Supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams on joint development agreements, manufacturing agreements, strategic sourcing and supply agreements, indirect sourcing, and logistics agreements.
- Support product managers and technical teams with legal advice during product design and development on issues related to procurement & supply chain coordination.
- Lead agreement-making process and develop and maintain ongoing relationships with external manufacturing and supply chain vendors, including directly negotiating with partners and suppliers.
- Draft and negotiate supply agreements for sale of battery products and LTSA/O&M Agreements.
- Draft and maintain forms/templates for a variety of procurement & supply chain agreements including detailed negotiation position documents.
- Develop processes and procedures for direct and indirect procurement.
- Provide training to internal customers on a variety of legal issues.
- Manage supply-side legal operations and processes, including: (i) template agreements, playbooks, and back-off positions, (ii) supply-contract database, and (iii) contract activity monitoring and metrics.
- Provide strategic and practical legal advice and subject matter expertise on a range of relevant supply-side legal, regulatory, and operational matters, including: Security of supply, Supplier risk management on corruption and anti-bribery matters, Information security and data privacy, corporate social responsibility, procurement policies and procedures for both direct and indirect procurement and conflict minerals, trade compliance, and related regulatory matters.
- Draft and review corporate transactional documents (NDA, term sheets, LOIs)
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials required
- 7+ years legal experience, including at least 5 years practicing at either a major law firm or in-house legal department focusing on a broad range of securities and corporate transaction matters (can be a combination)
- Direct experience personally drafting Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act filings, including periodic reports, proxy statements, Section 16 reports and registration statements
- Experience advising board of directors and senior executives regarding governance and securities issues
- Prior in-house experience at a public company preferred
- Excellent management skills and business judgment with a capacity to make decisions and give practical advice, which demonstrates an understanding of overall business objectives and the “big picture” risks/rewards of each situation
- Strong organizational skills, flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, using methodical problem solving and decision making to resolve ambiguity
- Proactive personality, eager to learn new areas of the law and committed to understanding the industry and the company's business
- Ability to communicate effectively and convey critical information to a non-legal audience is imperative
- Must uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person