At BETA Technologies we apply our intellectual curiosity passion for aviation and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing vibrant and inclusive culture.
We continue to build a multi-faceted and comprehensive legal team to support our growing company in aerospace technology and manufacturing. The legal team supports BETAs aircraft and charger manufacturing as well as charge network development. The successful candidate will work in cross-functional groups to guide and support business initiatives while foreseeing and protecting the company against legal risks.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Advise on compliance with federal securities laws including SEC reporting under the 1933 and 1934 Acts (Forms 10-K 10-Q 8-K S-1 S-3 S-8 etc.)
Partner with Finance Investor Relations and Communications to ensure accurate and timely disclosures
Collaborate with Internal Audit on compliance activities
Contribute to legal support for M&A transactions and related commercial agreements
Support board and executive onboarding and training initiatives on SEC and governance-related obligations in addition to develop and provide guidance and training across the company on pertinent legal topics
Maintain and update corporate governance policies including the Code of Conduct Insider Trading Policy and committee charters
Assist in drafting board resolutions consents and other governance documents in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Manage outside counsel on various specific projects as applicable
You will be a business partner and problem solver and provide proactive decisive communication and advisement to internal stakeholders leadership legal team and other functions on contracting and adjacent legal matters
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
JD including license to practice before a state bar
Minimum 6 years experience in the practice of law with significant portion in house
A strong understanding of the federal securities laws and regulations
The ability to communicate effectively with SEC staff and negotiate with regulators
Prior experience in aerospace/complex manufacturing (or industry core to Betas business)
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and prioritize on critical tasks that add value; ability to lead legal and cross-functional projects with superior project management skills
Enthusiastic about working within a team-oriented environment and will contribute to effective team relationships
Flexible adaptable and ready to learn new legal areas and problem solve
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
Experience working in a high-growth or pre-IPO company
In-house M&A experience or support for corporate development teams on acquisitions and strategic transactions
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
$180000 - $220000 a year
The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills experience industry background and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and were happy to discuss during the interview process.
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We encourage all driven candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry citizenship disability veteran or military status genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.
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