Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking an experienced attorney to support our supply chain and procurement operations. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a range of department leaders to support business objectives, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, mitigate risks, and facilitate efficient contracting. As a member of a small legal team, you will have the opportunity to take on additional, generalist responsibilities and have a significant role in shaping legal strategy and processes as the company continues to grow.

Work location in Alameda, CA is preferred, though remote arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary attorney supporting Kairos Power’s supply chain and procurement team.
• Draft, review, and help negotiate a wide variety of domestic and cross-border contracts, including supply of goods, consulting, transportation, contingent workforce, lease, information technology, construction, and EPC agreements.
• Develop and maintain template agreements, playbooks, and database of contract clauses.
• Develop and implement contracting processes and related company training.
• Provide guidance on vendor engagements and respond to questions about NDAs, interpretation of contractual terms and conditions, and interpretation of company policies and procedures.
• Partner with internal clients to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and provide support for pre-litigation disputes.
• Stay abreast of relevant legal developments and market trends.
• Assist with other legal work as needed.

Qualifications

• Current member in good standing with at least one state bar.
• 5 + years of legal experience, demonstrating progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Substantial experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating sophisticated commercial contracts. Experience with intellectual property transactions is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to independently identify legal and commercial risks.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with diverse internal clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, adapt to changing conditions, and navigate ambiguity.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge.
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Physical Conditions

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions

Travel 

• Some travel may be required, up to 10% 

Additional Requirements

• Requires occasional working weekends
• Requires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

The salary range for this position is $144,900 to $181,200 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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