Corporate & Securities Counsel

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THE PURPOSE:

The Corporate & Securities Counsel will be part of the in-house Legal department. This team is the first point of reference and contact for all legal matters and advice at Virgin Hyperloop One. The team is busy and expanding so we are looking for a self-starter who can hit the ground running.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced U.S. corporate and securities attorney. Specific responsibilities will include providing legal support for all aspects of the company's business, including:

  • Drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive documents for various types of financings, leading due diligence and disclosure efforts and completing securities filings.
  • Managing the company’s capitalization table and administering the equity incentive plan in conjunction with our stock plan administrator. Ensuring Rule 701 compliance.
  • Advising on corporate governance matters, preparing materials for Board and stockholder approval and ensuring compliance with company Bylaws and Delaware and other applicable laws.
  • Partnering with commercial and finance teams to provide structuring and strategic advice on new initiatives.
  • Advising on matters such as subsidiary formations and operations and secondary transactions.
  • Handling foreign qualifications.
  • Working in conjunction with Talent Operations department to handle employment matters, including new hires and updates to company policies.
  • Working with in-house subject matter experts and outside counsel to provide specialized services to the company in a cost-effective manner including project management, effective budgeting and proper allocation of resources.
  • Advising the business on a wide range of day-to-day issues that require legal review.
  • Working with foreign local counsel on the foregoing to the extent there is an international component.
  • Handling various regulatory compliance issues.
  • CANDIDATE PROFILE:

    This candidate must possess the drive to achieve quick results in a fast-paced environment and have the capacity to assume increasing responsibility in a global organization. Ideal candidates will have passion and interest in technology and the desire to be part of a team with goals to revolutionize the transportation industry. Must also have:

    • Strong work ethic, high integrity and a genuine interest in technology;
    • Ability to proactively identify issues (including regulatory and tax); and
    • Ability to work independently, with appropriate oversight, as well as part of a larger team of attorneys and business professionals.

    MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

    • Have a J.D. with excellent academic credentials from a top tier law school;
    • Have at least 4 years of related experience at a leading law firm working on a wide range of corporate transactions and securities compliance; and
    • Be admitted to the California bar OR be admitted to at least one U.S. state bar and be willing to become registered in-house counsel.

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

    • Have prior in-house experience; and
    • Have some experience handling employment matters.

    Hyperloop One is an Equal Employment Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected status. Hyperloop One will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the “Ban the Box” legislation. We may access publicly available information as part of your application. For full information on how your personal information will be stored and processed, please click here.

    To all recruitment agencies: Virgin Hyperloop One does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Virgin Hyperloop One employees or any other company location. Virgin Hyperloop One is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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