Counsel – Securities and Governance

101 Bloom Energy; United States; On-site; USD 209,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Mental health support

Legal services

Virtual physical therapy

Fertility & family benefits

Job summary

Bloom Energy in San Jose, CA, seeks a Securities and Governance counsel with 10+ years of related experience for a fully on-site role. You will ensure compliance with SEC laws and NYSE rules, manage Sarbanes-Oxley and 1934 Act reporting, and advise on corporate financing activities and board governance.

Ideal candidates have in-house public company experience, international exposure, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to counsel internal clients with clear,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of directly related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and a law degree from an accredited school.
• In-house experience at a public company preferred.
• International experience desired.
• Ability to counsel internal clients with clear, concise, and pragmatic advice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SEC laws and NYSE rules.
• Manage Sarbanes-Oxley and 1934 Act compliance and reports (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and proxy statements).
• Collaborate with CFO, Investor Relations, Marketing and other Legal team members on earnings releases and disclosures.
• Advise on corporate policies, procedures and governance programs for a public company.
• Advise on equity and debt financings, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Support Board activities, including drafting and preparing meeting materials and minutes.
• Provide guidance on governance for international markets.
• Support stock administration and trading window education.
• Assist in Section 16 filings and subsidiary oversight.
• Stay updated on governance trends and SEC issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Cross-border experience

Negotiation skills

Education

JD / law degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we're making it reality. For over two decades, we've been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what's possible by delivering energy abundance for all. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Securities and Governance counsel to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to our Senior Director, Securities & Corporate Governance and is based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Company conducts its business in compliance with applicable SEC laws and regulations and NYSE rules;
• manage Sarbanes-Oxley and 1934 Act compliance and reports (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and proxy statements).
• Work closely with Chief Financial Officer, Investor Relations, Marketing department, and other members of the Legal team on earnings releases, analyst/investor conferences, disclosure issues, shareholder proposals, press releases, and other corporate communications.
• Participate in the design and development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs required for a public company and provide counsel and guidance on legal matters, regulatory interpretations, and on legal implications of all matters.
• This lawyer will also serve as a legal advisor on all corporate equity and debt financings, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Keep abreast of ongoing governance and provide support on Board activities, including the drafting, preparation and review of Board of Director meeting materials and preparation of meeting minutes.
• Provide legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks relating to the on-going and expanding business into international markets.
• Support the stock administration department on equity matters and employee education, including legal support of the trading window.
• Assist in the preparation and review of Section 16 filings.
• Assist in oversight of maintenance of all foreign and domestic subsidiaries.
• Stay up-to-date and keep Legal team advised on external governance trends, SEC issues, general legal issues and best practices.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of directly related work experience with a bachelor’s and associated Law degree from an accredited law school required, with at least 5 years at a law firm.
• In-house experience at a public company strongly preferred.
• International experience desired.
• Must be highly analytical and have exceptional business and legal issue identification and problem-solving skills.
• Exercises independent judgment in techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results and creates informal networks involving coordination among groups and teams within and outside of functional work area.
• Proven ability to implement policies and projects across an international organization.
• Requires a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving; candidate must be able to effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear, concise and pragmatic advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet their business needs.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or energy environment a plus.

Benefits

• competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution,
• a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match,
• generous Mental Health Support services,
• Legal services,
• virtual Physical Therapy access,
• Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.

We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

FULL TIME ROLE ONLY: The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

#LI-JM Salary Ranges: $209,100.00 - $300,900.00

Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.