Corporate Counsel

United States·Torrancemid

Legal & ComplianceCorporate Counsel

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Legal & ComplianceCorporate Counsel

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

At a critical time in the company’s growth, the Corporate Counsel will serve as a cross-functional, legal partner for multiple business units and functional teams, including sales, procurement, and product; develop processes to support and execute on mission critical commercial and corporate workstreams; and mature legal and compliance functions.

Contract Negotiation, Drafting, and Management. Partner with senior lawyers, contracting officers, and business team leads to draft, review, negotiate, and manage the full lifecycle of a variety of commercial contracts across business units, including technology and SaaS agreements, supply contracts, professional services agreements, statements of work, and other commercial agreements.
Maturation of Legal Processes. Assist in developing legal SOPs and support training efforts to educate internal teams on legal standards and regulatory expectations.
Regulatory Compliance. Track regulatory compliance requirements and flow downs, advise on global trade compliance frameworks (e.g., EAR/ITAR classifications, licensing), and prepare associated company policies.
Contract Hygiene. Support contract management and hygiene, including storage, execution, and operational compliance.
Investigation and Dispute Support. Provide ad hoc support to senior lawyers with investigations and/or disputes impacting the company.
Czinger Vehicles. This role will also support Divergent’s subsidiary company, Czinger Vehicles, maker of the fastest street-legal hypercar — including contract negotiations, and navigating automotive regulatory compliance in global jurisdictions.

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree
Juris doctorate
3+ years of experience with complex commercial transactions, M&A, and/or regulatory compliance. Qualified candidates with litigation backgrounds who are interested in transitioning to transactional and counseling work will also be considered.
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Excellent judgment, discretion, and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels of the corporate organization as well as investors and outside counsel
Ability to prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a fast-paced working environment
Ability to identify and resolve or escalate issues in a timely manner
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and dive into a wide range of matters
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls

Requirements

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Experience at an AM Law 50 Law Firm
Experience in the aerospace, defense, or automotive industries

This position is onsite or hybrid and based in our Torrance, CA office

What We Offer

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✓S06 Corporate Counsel: $148,430 USD - $204,090 USD

What We Offer

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✓Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.

✓Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.

✓Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.

✓Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.

✓Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.