About this role
Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
At a critical time in the company’s growth, the Corporate Counsel will serve as a cross-functional, legal partner for multiple business units and functional teams, including sales, procurement, and product; develop processes to support and execute on mission critical commercial and corporate workstreams; and mature legal and compliance functions.
The Role
- Contract Negotiation, Drafting, and Management. Partner with senior lawyers, contracting officers, and business team leads to draft, review, negotiate, and manage the full lifecycle of a variety of commercial contracts across business units, including technology and SaaS agreements, supply contracts, professional services agreements, statements of work, and other commercial agreements.
- Maturation of Legal Processes. Assist in developing legal SOPs and support training efforts to educate internal teams on legal standards and regulatory expectations.
- Regulatory Compliance. Track regulatory compliance requirements and flow downs, advise on global trade compliance frameworks (e.g., EAR/ITAR classifications, licensing), and prepare associated company policies.
- Contract Hygiene. Support contract management and hygiene, including storage, execution, and operational compliance.
- Investigation and Dispute Support. Provide ad hoc support to senior lawyers with investigations and/or disputes impacting the company.
- Czinger Vehicles. This role will also support Divergent’s subsidiary company, Czinger Vehicles, maker of the fastest street-legal hypercar — including contract negotiations, and navigating automotive regulatory compliance in global jurisdictions.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Juris doctorate
- 3+ years of experience with complex commercial transactions, M&A, and/or regulatory compliance. Qualified candidates with litigation backgrounds who are interested in transitioning to transactional and counseling work will also be considered.
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels of the corporate organization as well as investors and outside counsel
- Ability to prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a fast-paced working environment
- Ability to identify and resolve or escalate issues in a timely manner
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and dive into a wide range of matters
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience at an AM Law 50 Law Firm
- Experience in the aerospace, defense, or automotive industries
Work Environment
- This position is onsite or hybrid and based in our Torrance, CA office
Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at level S06 as evaluated through our interview process.
- S06 Corporate Counsel: $148,430 USD - $204,090 USD
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
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Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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