Senior Legal Counsel Supply Chain

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC)is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information please visit .

Job Description:

The Senior Legal Counsel Supply Chain will serve as a strategic legal partner to Fluences global procurement supply chain manufacturing engineering quality and operations teams. This role will be responsible for structuring drafting negotiating and managing a wide variety of complex commercial transactions involving the procurement manufacture and delivery of critical components systems and services supporting Fluences energy storage business.

The successful candidate will advise on domestic and international supply chain matters including supplier agreements manufacturing arrangements strategic sourcing initiatives operational risk management compliance requirements intellectual property protection logistics and supply continuity.

This position requires a pragmatic collaborative attorney capable of balancing commercial objectives with effective risk management in a fast-paced highly technical and global business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting

• Draft negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial agreements including:

  • Master Supply Agreements

  • Product Addenda

  • Long-Term Supply Agreements

  • Contract Manufacturing Agreements

  • Design and Development Agreements

  • Tooling Agreements

  • Licensing Agreements

  • Statements of Work

  • NDAs and Confidentiality Agreements

  • Logistics and Warehousing Agreements

  • Professional Services Agreements

• Lead negotiations involving pricing structures volume commitments forecasting obligations warranties service levels intellectual property rights indemnities limitation of liability provisions and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Support

• Provide practical legal support for global sourcing procurement manufacturing and supplier management activities.

• Advise on supply continuity strategies capacity reservations allocation risks transition planning inventory commitments and supplier performance remedies.

• Support contract manufacturing and strategic supplier relationships across North America Europe and Asia.

• Assist internal stakeholders in resolving supplier disputes quality issues warranty claims delivery performance concerns and commercial escalations.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Advise on evolving domestic manufacturing and supply chain regulatory requirements including those associated with:

  • Domestic content programs

  • U.S. federal energy incentives

  • Supply chain transparency requirements

  • Trade and import/export compliance

  • Sanctions and restricted-party requirements

  • Anti-corruption compliance

  • Responsible sourcing initiatives

• Support cross-functional efforts related to domestic content qualifications supplier certifications and government incentive programs.

Intellectual Property & Technology Matters

• Advise on intellectual property issues arising within supply and manufacturing transactions.

• Structure and negotiate provisions relating to ownership licensing development rights process know-how manufacturing technology tooling and confidential information.

• Partner with Fluences intellectual property team to protect strategic technologies and manufacturing innovations.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Procurement Supply Chain Engineering Quality Operations Manufacturing Finance and Compliance teams.

• Provide practical solution-oriented legal advice that enables business objectives while appropriately managing risk.

• Develop contracting templates negotiation playbooks risk matrices training materials and legal processes that improve operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.

• 7 years of legal experience including substantial experience supporting commercial transactions.

• Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex supply chain procurement manufacturing or commercial agreements.

• Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles including:

  • Warranty structures

  • Indemnification

  • Risk allocation

  • Limitation of liability

  • Intellectual property

  • Supplier performance management

• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house legal experience supporting manufacturing procurement supply chain industrial energy technology or infrastructure businesses.

• Experience with global supply chains and international commercial transactions.

• Familiarity with battery systems electronics power systems renewable energy energy storage advanced manufacturing or related industries.

• Experience advising on domestic content local content trade compliance or government incentive programs.

• Strong business acumen and ability to provide practical risk-balanced legal advice.

Our Culture

At Fluence our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate collaborate and lead with purpose ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

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. Were 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
At Fluence we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified 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 youll 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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC