Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.

We're looking for a Senior Procurement Counsel who enjoys developing relationships and building trust across multiple departments within an organization and who is a partner with well-honed legal skills. Your primary responsibilities will be to manage a large volume of procurement contracts and work with business teams to guide contracts through review, negotiation, signing and fulfillment. Additionally, you may support a variety of other legal matters and projects, including intellectual property, trade, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.

You will be based in San Carlos, CA or remote and will report to the Chief Legal Officer. Travel is required for remote candidates.

Role and Responsibilities

• Partner with the supply chain/procurement team on vendor contracts.
• Review and negotiate commercial agreements, including purchase agreements, services agreements, equipment agreements, purchase orders, O&M agreements, construction contracts, subscription agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Help improve form agreements for a range of supply chain purchases and procurement.
• Help design scalable processes to help legal and business teams process, review, execute, manage, and maintain legal documentation related to procurement and other legal matters.
• Collaborate with teams, including finance, operations, and business development, to ensure legal compliance and risk management in all areas of the business.
• Counsel team members, including senior management, sales, finance, and engineering, regarding procurement-related commercial and legal risks.
• Help develop, implement, and enhance corporate policies and processes for regulatory compliance.
• Manage priorities and expectations
• Willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters.
• Handle other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney. Active status in at least one U.S. state bar (ideally where the position is located)
• At least 10 years of experience with a global law firm or in-house legal team, with relevant legal experience in leading procurement transactions
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Function as a generalist to support the Legal Department's mission and willingness to jump in and assist the team

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Compensation and Benefits | P5

San Carlos Zone

$220,000—$242,000 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.​

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:​

• an equity grant​
• time off programs​
• a $75/month cell phone allowance​
• a 4% employer 401(k) match​
• 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage​
• a discretionary bonus​

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!