Senior Legal Counsel: Supply Chain

Villari; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence in Arlington, VA seeks Senior Legal Counsel, Supply Chain to partner with global procurement, manufacturing, and engineering. You will structure, negotiate, and manage complex supplier agreements and strategic sourcing initiatives.

You will advise on regulatory compliance, import/export controls, anti-corruption, and IP protection, balancing commercial aims with risk management in a fast-paced tech-driven energy storage business.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 7+ years of legal experience in commercial transactions.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing agreements.
• Strong understanding of contracting principles including warranties, indemnity, liability, IP, and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements including master and long-term supply agreements.
• Lead negotiations on pricing structures, volume commitments, warranties, service levels, and IP terms.
• Provide practical legal support for global sourcing, procurement, and supplier management.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance requirements for domestic content, sanctions, and export controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across procurement, engineering, finance, and operations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supply chain contracting

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal advisory

Drafting and reviewing agreements

Intellectual property basics

Communication skills

US state bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active U.S. Bar Admission

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management

Legal research tools

MS Office

Job description

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description

The Senior Legal Counsel, Supply Chain will serve as a strategic legal partner to Fluence's global procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations teams. This role will be responsible for structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide variety of complex commercial transactions involving the procurement, manufacture, and delivery of critical components, systems, and services supporting Fluence's energy storage business. The successful candidate will advise on domestic and international supply chain matters, including supplier agreements, manufacturing arrangements, strategic sourcing initiatives, operational risk management, compliance requirements, intellectual property protection, logistics, and supply continuity. This position requires a pragmatic, collaborative attorney capable of balancing commercial objectives with effective risk management in a fast-paced, highly technical, and global business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
• Master Supply Agreements
• Product Addenda
• Long-Term Supply Agreements
• Contract Manufacturing Agreements
• Design and Development Agreements
• Tooling Agreements
• Licensing Agreements
• Statements of Work
• NDAs and Confidentiality Agreements
• Logistics and Warehousing Agreements
• Professional Services Agreements
• Lead negotiations involving pricing structures, volume commitments, forecasting obligations, warranties, service levels, intellectual property rights, indemnities, limitation of liability provisions, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Support

• Provide practical legal support for global sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, and supplier management activities.
• Advise on supply continuity strategies, capacity reservations, allocation risks, transition planning, inventory commitments, and supplier performance remedies.
• Support contract manufacturing and strategic supplier relationships across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Assist internal stakeholders in resolving supplier disputes, quality issues, warranty claims, delivery performance concerns, and commercial escalations.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Advise on evolving domestic manufacturing and supply chain regulatory requirements, including those associated with:
• Domestic content programs
• U.S. federal energy incentives
• Supply chain transparency requirements
• Trade and import/export compliance
• Sanctions and restricted-party requirements
• Anti-corruption compliance
• Responsible sourcing initiatives
• Support cross-functional efforts related to domestic content qualifications, supplier certifications, and government incentive programs.

Intellectual Property & Technology Matters

• Advise on intellectual property issues arising within supply and manufacturing transactions.
• Structure and negotiate provisions relating to ownership, licensing, development rights, process know‑how, manufacturing technology, tooling, and confidential information.
• Partner with Fluence's intellectual property team to protect strategic technologies and manufacturing innovations.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and Compliance teams.
• Provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice that enables business objectives while appropriately managing risk.
• Develop contracting templates, negotiation playbooks, risk matrices, training materials, and legal processes that improve operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 7+ years of legal experience, including substantial experience supporting commercial transactions.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, or commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles, including:
• Warranty structures
• Indemnification
• Risk allocation
• Limitation of liability
• Intellectual property
• Supplier performance management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house legal experience supporting manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, industrial, energy, technology, or infrastructure businesses.
• Experience with global supply chains and international commercial transactions.
• Familiarity with battery systems, electronics, power systems, renewable energy, energy storage, advanced manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience advising on domestic content, local content, trade compliance, or government incentive programs.
• Strong business acumen and ability to provide practical, risk-balanced legal advice.

Our Culture

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Work Authorization

To join our team, you’ll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.