Associate General Counsel

What we do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Companys aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency e-mobility and clean energy. Aspens PyroThin products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle (EV) market. The Companys Cryogel and Pyrogel products are valued by the worlds largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspens strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough Mass.

What we value-

At Aspen our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers suppliers and communities. They shape our interactions guide our decisions and inspire us to bring our collaborating internally or externally our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspens CORE Values

We Do the Right Thing

We are Problem Solvers

We are Allies

We Drive Forward

What you will do-

As Corporate Counsel you will be a critical member of Aspens Legal team responsible for providing legal advice counseling and support on a wide variety of legal matters relating to Aspens business including contracts compliance corporate governance labor and employment risk management litigation and dispute resolution and SEC/public company matters. The successful candidate will work collaboratively and with minimal supervision as part of a fast-paced and versatile legal team. The candidate will address complex issues and deliver practical and business-focused legal advice; draft negotiate and manage a wide variety of commercial (customer and supplier) and other agreements; monitor and advise the business on relevant legal and regulatory developments; deliver presentations and training; manage special projects; and serve on cross-functional teams. This position will collaborate with Aspens executive management external advisors and functional areas including Sales & Marketing Commercial Operations Global Supply Chain Research & Development Finance Information Technology Human Resources Investor Relations and other key stakeholder groups. This role is well-suited to a proactive hands-on detail-oriented intellectually curious business focused and versatile attorney who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

This position will report to the Chief Administrative Officer and will be based in our Northborough MA office.

How will you do it-

• Provide substantive strategic legal advice to support various business functions including Sales & Marketing Commercial Operations Global Supply Chain Research & Development Finance Information Technology Human Resources and Investor Relations to assist Aspen in navigating legal regulatory and compliance issues across the globe
• Draft negotiate and manage a wide range of agreements including commercial agreements (customer and supplier) channel partner agreements confidentiality agreements consulting agreements joint venture/development agreements license agreements real estate agreements and other agreements related to Aspens business
• Assist in all aspects of the development oversight and administration of Aspens compliance and training programs. Provide day-to-day advice on a wide array of compliance matters including Code of Conduct Anti-Corruption Data Privacy/Security Trade Compliance Antitrust Records Retention and other matters
• Implement and maintain sound corporate governance practices. Maintain corporate records and draft corporate resolutions minutes and operative governance documents
• Assist and advise on a wide range of employment law issues such as recruitment and hiring performance management discipline termination internal investigations wage and hour compliance disability-related accommodations leaves of absence non-competition and solicitation immigration employee benefits organizational restructurings mergers & acquisitions a globalizing workforce and business integrations
• Assist with enterprise risk management program and related internal governance structures and stakeholder groups
• Manage or support as necessary litigation matters dispute resolution matters administrative proceedings investigations and responses to regulatory inquiries
• Manage special projects and serve on cross-functional teams and steering committees
• Contribute to periodic functional and corporate reporting including SEC disclosures as applicable
• Lead or support additional Legal team projects as needed

Skills and Experience:

• Strong project management skills including the ability to prioritize balance and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time and within budget.
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; ability to collect and research data and use intuition and experience to complement data.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations and cross-functionally among various departments; present ideas and information in a clear and convincing manner; display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Ability to communicate effectively across mediums audiences and situations; ability to listen and request clarification; responds well to questions. Ability to write clearly and informatively.
• Demonstrated success working with strategic goals; developing and implementing cost savings measures; understanding business implications of decisions.
• Intellectual curiosity and active desire to learn about Aspens products technology and market segments.

Why you are right for the job-

• Juris Doctor and B.A./B.S. from fully accredited universities; license to practice and bar admission in good standing in least one state preferably Massachusetts
• 5 years of relevant experience preferably in-house corporate legal department experience.
• Experience providing legal advice in a broad range of transactional contexts including commercial contracts corporate governance M&A and regulatory compliance.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERKS OFJOININGOUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package a positive and productive work environment encouraged work/life and family balance and opportunities for growth and development in a culture that is focused on inclusion sustainability and working together to solve the worlds toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays Sick Time and addition we also offer 401k Employer Match Life and Disability Insurance and other benefits.

Expected Compensation: Between $230000 and $285000 USD/year based on experience. Yearly Bonus eligibility.

Aspen Aerogels Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Aspen Aerogels Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail toor call and leave a voice message at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.

Required Experience:

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