Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets & Securities

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel with 6-8 years of experience to join our in-house legal team. This attorney will advise on securities offerings, SEC reporting and disclosure, and corporate finance matters, including credit facilities. The ideal candidate combines big law training with in-house experience and is comfortable working directly with senior management, the board, outside counsel, and lenders. The successful candidate will combine strong technical legal expertise with sound business judgment, financial acumen, and the ability to partner effectively with senior executives, finance professionals, investor relations, treasury, and corporate leadership.

Key Responsibilities

SEC Reporting & Disclosure

• Serve as legal lead on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and the annual proxy statement and partner closely with Corporate Secretary and cross-functional teams to lead the planning, legal preparation, and execution of the annual meeting of shareholders (AGM).
• Partner with Investor Relations on communications with current and prospective investors, earnings releases, investor presentations, and other public disclosures.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and Internal Audit on disclosure controls and procedures, internal controls, and the disclosure committee process.
• Oversee the Section 16 reporting obligations for all executive officers and directors.
• Administer and enforce the Company’s insider trading policy, including managing trading window communications, pre-clearance requests, blackout periods, and designation of insiders.
• Advise on securities law compliance, Nasdaq listing requirements, Regulation FD compliance, and executive compensation-related disclosure.
• Proactively monitor and assess new and proposed SEC and Nasdaq rules and guidance, including those relating to cybersecurity, climate, and executive compensation-related disclosure.

Credit Facilities & Financing

• Negotiate and administer revolving credit facilities, term loans, and other debt financings, working with Treasury, lenders and outside counsel (across multiple jurisdictions).
• Monitor covenant compliance, reporting requirements, and amendments, waivers, and consents.
• Support liquidity and capital structure planning with the Treasury team.

Capital Markets

• Lead or support registered and unregistered offerings of debt and equity securities, including Form S-3, Rule 144A/Reg S offerings, and ATM programs.
• Manage outside counsel, underwriters, and other advisors; coordinate diligence and prepare offering documents, comfort letter and opinion deliverables.

Corporate Governance & General Corporate

• Assist in the support of M&A, entity management, and other corporate transactions, as needed.
• Identify, develop and improve legal processes, templates, and policies across the Corporate Legal department.

Qualifications Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• 6-8 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years at a nationally recognized law firm and ideally 1-2 years inhouse
• Substantial experience with SEC reporting and disclosure for public companies
• Hands-on capital markets experience (debt and/or equity offerings)
• Experience negotiating and working with credit agreements and related finance documents
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Sound business judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Working proficiency in Workiva (or similar disclosure management software) and EDGAR filings
• Familiarity with Nasdaq listing rules and governance requirements
• Experience advising on debt capital markets transactions, syndicated credit facilities, and other strategic financing activities
• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions, corporate development initiatives, and other strategic corporate transactions experience
• Operating within a global organization and collaborating across multiple jurisdictions

What Success Looks Like

• Timely, accurate SEC filings with minimal outside counsel dependency
• Smooth execution of financing transactions
• Trusted advisor to Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and executive leadership
• Thoughtful management of legal spend and outside counsel relationships
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex, high-priority matters in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment and a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, project management, and organizational skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus
• Equity compensation
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits
• Flexible or hybrid work arrangements
• Bar dues and CLE support

Our Culture

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers’ needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fluence Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

Work Authorization

To join our team, you’ll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.