Deputy General Counsel

Deputy General Counsel

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but energetically shaping it? Join The Microvast Team (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions.  Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting-edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs. By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website: www.microvast.com

If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, Microvast is the place for you.   Apply now and electrify your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.  

Deputy General Counsel 

The Deputy General Counsel will serve as Microvast’s legal advisor supporting General Counsel in overseeing all legal, regulatory, and governance functions. This individual will work closely with the President and General Counsel to work and manage SEC compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracting, litigations, and risk management across all aspects of the business globally.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting to ensure regulatory compliance, supporting complex transactions, managing outside counsel, managing litigations, and ensuring that all company operations align with U.S. and international legal requirements for technology and public-company reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the company's business – its markets, technology, products, services, facilities, customers, suppliers, and competitors – in order to identify trends and formulate appropriate legal structures and strategies.


• Be a trusted advisor and strategic legal partner to the General Counsel and the business and functional teams in US, multi-jurisdictional and global legal, regulatory, and policy related matters.


• Support in overseeing all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters related to Microvast’s operations and upcoming public listing.


• Support in preparing, managing and reviewing of SEC filings (S-4, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, insider-trading policies, and board charters).


• Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other disclosure controls and procedures.


• Support in overseeing all regulatory engagements, ensuring compliance with export control and safety reporting requirements.


• Draft, negotiate and review commercial contracts, supply-chain agreements, technology agreements, warranty agreements, other commercial agreements, NDAs, and strategic partnerships.


• Support to advise on capital-raising activities, project-finance structures, and M&A transactions.


• Support to develop, implement and oversee corporate policies on ethics, anti-bribery, environmental, intellectual property, cybersecurity and data privacy compliance.


• Ensure adherence to governance standards.


• Support in ensuring legal perspectives are embedded in strategic planning, operations and decision-making.


• Support in managing relationships with external legal counsel across SEC, IP, employment, and litigation specialties within cost and budget.


• Support in leading enterprise-wide risk management strategy, mitigation frameworks and ensure adequate insurance coverage and compliance frameworks in US and globally.


• Support in building and mentoring an internal legal and compliance team as the company grows that is high-performing, execution driven and business-focused legal team.


• Proactively identifying legal risks and developing mitigation strategies to protect the interests of the company; keep the company’s General Counsel and team abreast of significant legal decisions, legislation, and regulatory rulings that may affect the company’s business or policies.


• Support in developing, building, and implementing scalable global legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations within the U.S. and all countries in which the company does business.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills and ability to quickly pick up on business operations.


• Extremely organized and able to deliver polished work product.


• Ability to multitask and meet and exceed deadlines.


• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.


• Strategic thinker with pragmatic business judgment and strong risk management instincts.


• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• High integrity, professional ethics, and sound judgment under pressure.


• Collaborative “business partner” mentality with a low-ego, team-oriented approach, and hands on leader.


• Be able to champion values of integrity, compliance and transparency into daily operations.


• Be able to promote a culture of accountability within the enterprise and legal department.

Qualifications & Skillsets

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in Texas. 


• 15–25 years of progressive legal experience, with at least 5 years in a public company.


• Preferred 5+ years of top law firm training.


• Substantial in-house experience required; prior General Counsel or Deputy GC experience strongly preferred.


• Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, securities law, and SEC compliance.


• Experience with public-company filings, de-SPAC or IPO transactions, and board governance.


• Experience developing and conducting business relevant regulatory training programs and initiatives; with policy creation and deployment; and managing business dispute resolution.


•  Experience with claims and litigation; intellectual property; health and safety; environmental matters; ethics and compliance programs; and/or mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures is a plus.


• Familiarity with manufacturing or energy regulatory frameworks (DOE, export control) or other highly regulated sectors.


• Proven ability to lead complex litigations and transactions, manage outside counsel, and balance legal rigor with business needs.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex issues clearly to executives and boards.


• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical leadership.


• Passion for clean energy innovation and enthusiasm for building the legal foundation of a technology public company.

Expected Compensation

Annual salary + bonus and stock awards + benefits.

 Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Applicants for employment at Microvast must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Microvast is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Microvast is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

Privacy is a top priority for Microvast. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Privacy Policy - Microvast.