General Counsel

Overview

Lead legal department, advise exec, manage compliance, M&A, and risk for energy/manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• compliance programs
• legal advisory
• legal operations
• legal monitoring
• team management
• external counsel

Tasks

-Build and maintain strong relationships with external counsel, leveraging their expertise when needed. -Develop and implement comprehensive legal compliance programs to mitigate legal risks and ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations. -Participate in strategic business discussions and contribute to the development and execution of corporate strategy. -Manage and mentor the in-house legal team, fostering a strong legal culture and ensuring professional development opportunities. -Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to the President and Executive Team on a wide range of matters, including corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, securities law, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and risk management. -Stay current on legal developments impacting the energy/manufacturing industry and advise the company on how to navigate them effectively. -Lead and manage the company's legal department, overseeing all legal matters and ensuring efficient and effective legal operations.

Requirements

• juris doctor
• 10+ years
• energy
• leadership
• problem solving
• communication

What You Bring

-Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a well-known law school. -10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership or management role. -5+ years of experience working within the Energy/Manufacturing industry. -Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. -Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to build and motivate a high-performing team. -Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. -Proven track record of success in providing strategic legal counsel and managing complex legal matters. -5+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: investment, financing, international business, engineering, construction, sales, contracts, or procurement. -Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. -Strong ethical principles and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism.

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About Gotion Inc.

-Founded in 2006 in Hefei, it has grown from a China-based lithium‑battery maker into a global energy-tech innovator. -Publicly listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2015, it later attracted Volkswagen as its largest shareholder. -It engineers and manufactures lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) and nickel‑cobalt‑manganese (NCM) cells, modules, packs, and battery management systems. -Projects span gigafactories worldwide, including major sites in China, Europe, North America, and a giga‑factory in Morocco. -Typical clients include OEMs for passenger, commercial, and special‑purpose EVs, plus utility‑scale energy storage projects. -Unique edge includes full vertical integration—from raw material mining through recycling—plus breakthrough technologies like ‘Gemstone’ solid‑state batteries.

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