Securities & Corporate Counsel - Legal

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.We continue to build a multi-faceted and comprehensive legal team to support our growing company in aerospace, technology, and manufacturing. The legal team supports BETA’s aircraft and charger manufacturing as well as charge network development. The successful candidate will work across the company to guide business initiatives, navigate legal and regulatory requirements, and help protect BETA against risk.How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:Advise on federal securities laws and SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, S-3, S-8, and related filingsPartner with Finance, Investor Relations, Communications, and other teams to ensure accurate and timely public company disclosuresSupport the Compensation and Audit Committees of the Board, including meeting preparation, materials, resolutions, and legal and regulatory guidanceWork closely with the Compensation & Benefits Leader and People and Finance teams on equity administration, including 10b5-1 trading plans, equity grants, vesting, exercises, tax and reporting requirements, and related mattersAdvise on insider trading, Section 16 compliance, beneficial ownership reporting, and other securities law requirements applicable to directors and executivesCollaborate with Internal Audit on compliance, controls, and public company readinessSupport board and executive onboarding and training on securities and corporate governance obligations, and provide guidance and training across the company on relevant legal topicsMaintain corporate governance policies and materials, including the Code of Conduct, Insider Trading Policy, and committee chartersAssist with board and committee resolutions, consents, minutes, and other governance mattersSupport annual meeting, proxy statement, shareholder, and other corporate governance processesProvide legal support for M&A transactions and related commercial agreementsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s DegreeJD and license to practice before a state bar6+ years of legal experience, with a significant portion in-houseStrong understanding of federal securities laws, SEC rules, regulations, and public company reporting requirementsExperience advising public company boards or board committees, including Compensation and Audit Committee mattersExperience with equity administration and executive and director equity matters, including 10b5-1 plans and Section 16 reportingAbility to communicate effectively with SEC staff and negotiate with regulatorsPrior experience in aerospace, complex manufacturing, or an industry core to BETA's businessStrong preference for Vermont based; willing to consider the right candidate with ability to have frequent and regular on-site presence at Burlington, Vermont headquartersAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and lead legal and cross-functional projects with strong judgment and project management skillsAbove and Beyond Qualifications:Experience in a high-growth, newly public companyExperience supporting a company through the transition from private to public operationsIn-house M&A experience or experience supporting corporate development on acquisitions and strategic transactionsExperience partnering across People, Compensation & Benefits, Finance, and Internal Audit on equity, compliance, and governance mattersExperience with proxy statements, annual meetings, shareholder matters, and public company governanceThe wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.Compensation$205,000—$250,000 USDBuild electric airplanes with us!BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.