Director, Corporate Compliance & Governance (Hybrid)

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

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.