Legal Specialist

Overview

Assist with contracts, IP, research, and legal support for a clean‑energy battery company.

Key Responsibilities

• legal research
• risk mitigation
• litigation management
• contract drafting
• ip management
• document management

Tasks

-Conduct legal research on U.S. federal and state laws (with a focus on California), regulations, and industry standards relevant to clean technology, manufacturing, and corporate compliance. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Supply Chain, HR) to provide proactive legal support and risk mitigation advice on daily operations. -Assist in managing external counsel and litigation matters, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal support. -Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, procurement contracts, vendor agreements, and service contracts. -Support intellectual property management processes, including patent filings, trademark registrations, and maintenance of the company's IP portfolio. -Help manage and organize legal documents, corporate filings, and compliance records.

Requirements

• california bar
• problem solving
• juris doctor
• corporate law
• written communication
• self-motivated

What You Bring

Gotion is seeking a motivated and bright recent law school graduate (JD or LLM) to join our dynamic legal team as a Legal Specialist. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the fast-evolving clean energy and high-tech manufacturing sectors. You will work closely with seasoned legal professionals, gaining hands-on experience in corporate law, compliance, intellectual property, and commercial transactions that support our global operations. This role is designed as a launchpad for a successful in-house legal career, with structured mentorship and professional development. -Qualified for, or actively preparing for, the California Bar Examination. -Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. -Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) degree from an accredited U.S. law school, completed or to be completed by [Insert Graduation Date]. -Strong foundational knowledge of U.S. corporate law, contract law, and intellectual property principles. -Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts for non-legal colleagues. -Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, international environment.

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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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