Commercial Counsel (Austin)

Energy Exploration Technologies has a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2018, the company is fundamentally changing the way humanity is powering our world and storing clean energy with breakthrough lithium-ion technology and energy storage solutions.Energy Exploration Technologies has a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2018, the company is fundamentally changing the way humanity is powering our world and storing clean energy with breakthrough lithium-ion technology and energy storage solutions.The Commercial Counsel will support the senior leadership team, and the Sales, Engineering and Procurement departments by providing legal advice related to a broad range of commercial contracts for procurement and sales, and may work with the outside counsel on matters related thereto. This is an on-site position based in Austin, TX.Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible forCommercial Agreements Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements (confidentiality, master service agreements, change orders, T&Cs, customer offtake agreements, technology licensing agreements).Ensuring accurate documentation and tracking of contractual terms and risk exposure.Managing outside counsel relationships to ensure access to high-quality, cost-effective subject matter expertise and specialized support.Assisting with vendor KYC and compliance matters.Internal and External PartnershipsPartnering closely with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Executive leadership to provide counsel on commercial contracts with customers, vendors, and partners. Develop template forms and playbooks for commercial transactions.Train and mentor internal stakeholders on legal and negotiation best practices to improve contract turnaround.Responding promptly to legal questions and requests from various stakeholders in the business.Assisting with special projects as needed, including projects focused on the development, implementation and improvement of contracting workflows and contract lifecycle management.ComplianceTracking regulatory compliance and staying up to date on trends affecting the energy industry, especially as it pertains to lithium. Experience in the energy industry is a plus!Qualifications/RequirementsLaw degree (JD) or LL.M from U.S. accredited law school and active, good standing membership in at least one U.S. State bar.2 years or more of experience in a law firm.Strong business acumen.Excellent negotiation skills.EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with EnergyX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.