ABOUT Slate

Slate is a new US Electric Vehicle company transforming the battery electric vehicle space.

Role Overview:

The Associate General Counsel, Commercial will play a pivotal role developing and managing the legal aspects of Slate’s commercial supply chain contracts.  We are looking for an experienced commercial transaction attorney to join our legal team.  This is a unique opportunity to join the ground floor of a fast growing start up and make an immediate impact. You will be reporting to the Head of Legal.

Our ideal candidate is a business minded attorney who is focused on execution, prepared to lead important commercial transactions while partnering with cross functional teams of procurement, engineering and finance.


What you get to do

  • Serve as a trusted business partner to Slate’s procurement and capital equipment teams to support the supply chain and manufacturing of Slate products.
  • Draft, negotiate, and process complex capital equipment, manufacturing, and related procurement contracts.
  • Serve as a key individual contributor in Slates end-to-end contract management function supporting the business and procurement team.
  • Help drive implementation of legal efficiencies and develop scalable contract processes, including best-in-class templates, negotiation playbooks, trainings and policies.
  • Represent Slate legally in commercial interactions and disputes with suppliers, while balancing the business interests.
  • Provide proactive strategic advice and guidance to internal cross functional teams regarding business and legal risks.

What you bring to the team

  • 10+ years’ experience in the practice of commercial law. Preferred experience in manufacturing supply chain matters.
  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school, along with active membership in at least one state bar.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating complex supply agreements, development agreements and related procurement contracts.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate, demonstrate diplomacy, and otherwise interact well with colleagues and management.
  • Highly disciplined with the ability to make independent decisions and work with limited supervision while excelling in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to handle and advance multiple projects in a fast pace start up environment.
  • Experience with some combination of law firm and in-house in the automotive manufacturing industry is preferred.

 

Compensation:

  • Base salary - US wide $119,012 - $255,165
  • The stated pay scale reflects the range that Slate reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
  • In addition to base pay, Slate also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs – 401k match, annual bonus and company equity, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans, HSA/FSA.

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate:

  • Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
  • Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto or 813-468-7257.

 

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