Senior Corporate Counsel, Divergent Technologies

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Ability to lawfully access technology and technical data subject to U.S. export control laws
• 5+ years working at a top law firm or in-house legal department with a focus on technology transactions and counseling emerging companies
• Experience working on a high caliber legal team with a track record of providing pragmatic legal advice on complex issues
• Pragmatic, and flexible in the face of changing business needs
• Outstanding written and oral communications
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice to members of the executive committee and extended leadership team
• Must be a member of the California State Bar in good standing

Desirable

• Enable the business to scale and recognize projected A&D and automotive revenue
• Provide strategic legal advice to Divergent’s aerospace and defense team regarding transactional and regulatory matters, including U.S. Government contracting regulations, export control regulations, anti-bribery statutes, and campaign finance issues
• Provide strategic legal advice to cross-functional teams throughout the business on implementing contract requirements and complying with applicable regulations
• Advise Czinger leadership team on regulatory compliance issues impacting the 21C product launch, new market entry in jurisdictions beyond the U.S., and upcoming regulations relevant to Czinger’s future product lines
• Negotiate, draft, and implement in-bound and out-bound commercial agreements and strategic partnership agreements for Divergent’s aerospace and defense business, including U.S. Government contracts and subcontracts
• Draft and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and other U.S. Government contract requirements
• Work closely with Divergent’s project management team to manage customer relationships and program compliance obligations
• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements related to Czinger’s 21C product launch and future product development
• Support legal department administrative needs and project management workflow
• Office environment with frequent interaction with manufacturing operations