Description:

Position Summary:
An Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network in The United States is seeking a Director, Legal (Litigation & Compliance) who is responsible for supporting and managing a broad-based compliance program and a range of litigation matters across the company. Reporting to the Vice President, Legal (Public Company, Litigation & Compliance) you will work directly with, and provide advice to, senior management to ensure compliance, manage and minimize risk, and drive business growth.

Responsibilities:

Manage a variety of litigation & dispute resolution matters across the company.
Stand up and oversee the broader compliance program for the company, including contractual compliance, data privacy, and assist with matters related to risk assessment and management/ERM.
Collaborate with human resources on establishing, updating and maintaining employee policies including the Code of Conduct, advising human resources on ethical compliance matters.
Support a wide range of securities law and capital markets matters, including '34 Act compliance, corporate governance trends, stock exchange rules and other reporting requirements.
Support corporate secretarial matters and the Board.
From time to time, advise on a range of commercial matters as required to support the broader legal team as the need may arise.
Liaise and manage external counsel as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (J.D.).
A minimum of 5 years' experience; ideally a mix of in-house experience and experience at a top tier law firm preferred.
Admitted to and in good standing to California State Bar.
Proven experience managing litigation and compliance matters.
Strong management skills with the ability to lead diverse groups of stakeholders.
Flexibility and creativity in solving problems and dealing with ambiguity.
Ability to prioritize, work efficiently and thrive in a fast paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and strong business judgment.
Organized and diligent with a high attention to detail and a commitment to operational execution.