Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to join a fast-growing cleantech company. Reporting directly to the COO, you’ll play a key role in navigating complex legal landscapes across fundraising, strategic partnerships, and intellectual property (IP) management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, startup environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Fundraising & Deal Structuring: Lead the structuring and negotiation of deals, collaborating with internal stakeholders and investors to secure capital, including equity and convertible instruments. Manage due diligence processes and ensure legal alignment with the company’s growth objectives.
* Commercial Contracts & Partnerships: Negotiate and structure complex commercial agreements with partners, suppliers, and customers. Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts, ensuring obligations and financial terms are met.
* Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy & Management: Develop and implement IP strategies, including licensing agreements and managing international patent filings to protect the company’s innovations across global markets.
* Governance & Compliance: Advise on corporate governance structures to ensure compliance while optimizing the company’s legal framework for future expansion. Ensure regulatory filings and compliance with national and international laws.
* Risk Mitigation & Strategic Support: Proactively identify and manage legal risks in deal structuring and contract negotiations. Provide strategic legal advice to the executive team to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decisions.
Experience required:
* Extensive Legal Expertise: At least 7+ years of experience, ideally with a blend of top-tier law firm and in-house roles, focusing on corporate and commercial law. A proven track record of supporting fast-growing companies.
* Fundraising & Deal Structuring Experience: Demonstrated experience in structuring and negotiating complex deals, including capital raising efforts and managing due diligence processes. Experience with equity, debt instruments, and convertible notes is essential.
* Commercial & Contract Management Skills: Strong experience in managing the entire lifecycle of commercial agreements, particularly in the clean tech or innovation sectors.
* Intellectual Property Strategy: Knowledge of IP management, including patent strategies and international IP protection.
* Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with environmental regulations, corporate governance, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
* Adaptability & Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to legal challenges.
* Effective Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal advice clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
* Problem-Solving & Strategic Thinking: Proactive in identifying risks and providing innovative legal solutions while working collaboratively with the leadership team.
If you are interested please apply to the job ad or drop me an email at l.hart@brightsmithgroup.com