Peak Energy

Corporate Counsel

Burlingame, California · Vp · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$235kDetected 30 days ago

Supply ChainProcurementCorporate LawIntellectual PropertyLeadershipCommunicationRenewable Energy

About the role

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available, and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.
Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements including sales and service contracts, offtake agreements, and procurement and vendor agreements
Partner closely with commercial and sales teams to improve contracting workflows and support rapid business growth
Support supply chain and procurement initiatives, including manufacturing, equipment, and strategic supplier relationships
Support corporate governance activities, fundraising efforts, board materials, and related corporate matters
Support intellectual property matters including patents and trademarks, and coordinating with IP counsel as needed

Prior in-house counsel experience at an energy, infrastructure, climate technology, or manu
Assist with performance guarantees, commissioning terms, warranties, and other operationally complex contractual provisions relevant to the energy industry
Provide legal guidance on new business initiatives, partnerships, and emerging workstreams across the organization
Help establish internal legal processes, policies, and operational protocols that enable teams to operate efficiently and autonomously
Serve as a trusted advisor capable of balancing legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced startup environment
Provide practical guidance on regulatory and compliance matters impacting the business and energy storage industry
J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership California state bar
5+ years of legal experience with a combination of law firm and/or in-house experience preferred

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other

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