General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer

1 month ago

Canada CALSTART Full time $170,530 - $187,584
Job Title: General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer

CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all. Our organization has been working towards this goal for over 30 years, developing, assessing, and implementing large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth.

We work with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. Our team provides scientific, technical, and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a General Counsel to join our leadership team and support our in-house legal needs. As the first and only member of our legal team, you will have a uniquely high-impact role with a diverse range of responsibilities across HR and corporate governance matters.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Review and approve all contracts, including state and federal government contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
  • Provide strategic counsel to leadership, senior management, and key decision-makers on corporate legal, HR, and business matters.
  • Work collaboratively with the contracts department to oversee the review and approval of various contracts, focusing on legal review of grant agreements, including government and state-specific contracts in California.
  • Provide expert guidance on Request for Proposals (RFPs), reviewing terms and conditions to ensure alignment with company policies and prevent operational hardships.
  • Ensure legal compliance with grant requirements by collaborating with project leads, managers, and the finance team to build capacity for policy adherence and develop corrective action plans when necessary.
  • Establish company policies to maintain integrity and prevent conflicts of interest with member or partner organizations.
  • Identify risks early and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Research and interpret laws and regulations to guide decisions and mitigate risks.
  • Represent the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other legal matters, coordinating with outside counsel when necessary.
  • Proactively handle additional duties as the sole legal expert in a rapidly growing organization.
Requirements:
  • Experience as in-house counsel or transitioning from practicing attorney to in-house counsel (commercial experience required).
  • Experience reviewing and approving contracts in California at the state, national, and international levels.
  • Practical experience and deep knowledge of government contracting laws and principles.
  • Experience managing grants and government contracts; US Federal and state contract experience preferred.
  • Expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); Experience and knowledge of Employment and Contract Law, with a preference for California-specific experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills for effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Licensed to practice law in California.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
What We Offer:

We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success. We care about your personal well-being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full-time employees, including:

  • 100% company-paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
  • Retirement plan with generous company contributions.
  • FSA for Health and Dependent Care.
  • 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment.
  • 11 paid company holidays.
  • Paid sick time.
  • Paid family leave.

We are an inclusive environment that focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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