Director, Corporate Counsel

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Director, Corporate Counsel to join our talented team to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next generation, all solid-state batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative team environment. As a key member of the legal team, this position will report to our head of legal and provide advice and leadership on a wide range of legal issues to support our business and long-term growth strategy. This is not a remote position.

Job Duties:

• Provide day-to-day counsel and advice regarding various and broad-ranging legal matters.
• Advise on public company and corporate securities law matters and related compliance, including SEC reporting, Nasdaq compliance, and public disclosures.
• Draft and review transactional documents, including non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Assist in the preparation for board, committee, and stockholder meetings.
• Work closely with our Vice President, Legal and other members of the executive team on significant transactions.
• Facilitate cross-functional relationships and decision making among teams, including finance, accounting, human resources, information technology, and marketing.
• Monitor and advise on the potential impact of new and proposed securities laws and regulations, Nasdaq rule changes, proxy advisor guidance, and developments and trends in corporate governance.
• Work with and supervise outside counsel on various legal matters as appropriate.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A juris doctor degree from a national law school, excellent academic credentials, and admission (or eligibility) to the Colorado bar.
• 4+ years of corporate and governance experience required. Exposure to securities laws, public company matters, and M&A preferred.
• Hard-working, proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and complex professional environment.
• Intellectually curious, exceptionally organized, highly analytical, and attentive to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write and present in a manner appropriate for executive- and director-level communications.
• Sound judgment and always acts with the highest ethical standards, respect for confidentiality, and a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and with limited supervision and to manage, prioritize, and successfully complete multiple, time-sensitive projects.
• Fluent with software and technology and strong working experience with MS Office applications (i.e., Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer. 

Salary Range: $200,000 - $240,000/year

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, 8 paid holidays + the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans. 

Export Control Requirements: This position could require access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.    

Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

All offers of employment at Solid Power are cont