Director, Associate General Counsel - Corporate Compliance

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Form Energy seeks a senior, hands-on attorney to build and lead its corporate compliance function. Primary responsibilities span securities law, corporate governance, and public company reporting, with a focus on scaling compliance across a fast-growing organization.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in corporate compliance, solid in-house experience, and proven ability to implement policies, training, and monitoring. Relocation assistance and a hybrid onsite schedule are available.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in corporate compliance, securities law, or regulatory matters.
• Previous in-house experience required; building or supporting a compliance function is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead Form Energy's corporate compliance program, including policies, procedures, training, and monitoring across the organization.
• Serve as primary legal contact for SEc securities, governance, and public company reporting obligations.
• Manage insider trading compliance program, including pre-clearance, blackout periods, and training for officers and directors.
• Support government contracts and grant compliance, including DOE agreements and federal/state regulatory obligations.
• Advise on environmental, health, and safety regulatory issues in coordination with Operations and Manufacturing.
• Partner with Finance on SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Develop and deliver organization-wide compliance training, including for Board members.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise the legal team and business accordingly.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, auditors, and third-party advisors on compliance matters.
• Support ESG disclosure and sustainability reporting with relevant teams.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Emotional intelligence

Ownership

Team player

Navigate ambiguity

Proactive

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what's possible, we're giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a "Best Invention", MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company To Watch", and Fast Company as "One of the Next Big Things In Tech". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Role Description

As Form Energy enters its next phase of growth, we seek a talented and experienced hands-on attorney to build and lead our corporate compliance function. You will have primary responsibility for developing and maintaining Form Energy's compliance programs across securities law, regulatory obligations, government contracting, and corporate governance.

You will play a central role in scaling legal and compliance support as Form Energy grows. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator possessing strong attention to detail, energized by a wide array of compliance and governance issues in a fast-paced environment.

This is a hybrid role, which will require working onsite from one of our offices 3 days per week.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Build and lead Form Energy's corporate compliance program, including development and implementation of policies, procedures, training, and monitoring across the organization.
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for compliance matters relating to securities law, corporate governance, and public company reporting obligations.
• Manage and administer the company's insider trading compliance program, including pre-clearance procedures, blackout periods, and training for officers, directors, and other covered persons.
• Support the company's obligations under its government contracts and grant agreements, including compliance with DOE cooperative agreement requirements and other federal and state regulatory obligations applicable to Form Energy's manufacturing and commercial operations.
• Advise on environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance matters in coordination with the Operations and Manufacturing teams, including OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Finance and Accounting teams on SOX compliance, disclosure controls, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the organization, including for new employees, executives, and members of the Board of Directors.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting Form Energy's business, including changes to securities laws, energy regulations, government contracting requirements, and environmental rules, and advise the legal team and business accordingly.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel on compliance-related matters and coordinate with the company's auditors and other third-party advisors.
• Support the company's ESG disclosure and sustainability reporting efforts in coordination with relevant business teams.
• Perform special projects and other legal responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel to meet the company's business needs.

What you'll bring:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, which can consist of a combination of working at a top-ranked law firm and/or in-house legal or compliance department.
• Substantive experience in corporate compliance, securities law, and/or regulatory matters, including direct experience with public company compliance obligations.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements, insider trading regulations, SOX compliance, and corporate governance best practices.
• Experience with government contracts, grants, or regulatory compliance in an energy, manufacturing, or infrastructure context is a strong plus.
• Previous in-house experience required; experience supporting or building a compliance function from scratch is highly valued.
• JD from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one state Bar.
• Can-do attitude, a sense of ownership, and dedication to excellent client service.
• High emotional intelligence, excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound practical and business judgment with a focus on effectively minimizing risks while achieving key business objectives.
• Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively and collaboratively, being resourceful, and taking on additional responsibility as the need arises.
• Able to navigate ambiguity and develop creative and pragmatic solutions for complex and evolving issues in a rapidly changing environment.
• Consistently good judgment, an unmatched work ethic, impeccable integrity, and a team-first attitude.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.