Associate General Counsel at Aspen Aerogels in Northborough, MA

Job description

• As Corporate Counsel, you will be a critical member of Aspen’s Legal team, responsible for providing legal advice, counseling, and support on a wide variety of legal matters relating to Aspen’s business, including contracts, compliance, corporate governance, labor and employment, risk management, litigation and dispute resolution, and SEC/public company matters.
• The successful candidate will work collaboratively and with minimal supervision as part of a fast-paced and versatile legal team.
• The candidate will address complex issues and deliver practical and business-focused legal advice; draft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial (customer and supplier) and other agreements; monitor and advise the business on relevant legal and regulatory developments; deliver presentations and training; manage special projects; and serve on cross-functional teams.
• This position will collaborate with Aspen’s executive management, external advisors, and functional areas including Sales & Marketing, Commercial, Operations, Global Supply Chain, Research & Development, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Investor Relations, and other key stakeholder groups.
• This role is well-suited to a proactive, hands-on, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, business focused and versatile attorney who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
• This position will report to the Chief Administrative Officer and will be based in our Northborough, MA office.

Responsibilities

• How will you do it-
• Provide substantive, strategic legal advice to support various business functions including Sales & Marketing, Commercial, Operations, Global Supply Chain, Research & Development, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Investor Relations to assist Aspen in navigating legal, regulatory, and compliance issues across the globe
• Draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of agreements including commercial agreements (customer and supplier), channel partner agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, joint venture/development agreements, license agreements, real estate agreements, and other agreements related to Aspen’s business
• Assist in all aspects of the development, oversight, and administration of Aspen’s compliance and training programs. Provide day-to-day advice on a wide array of compliance matters including Code of Conduct, Anti-Corruption, Data Privacy/Security, Trade Compliance, Antitrust, Records Retention, and other matters
• Implement and maintain sound corporate governance practices. Maintain corporate records and draft corporate resolutions, minutes, and operative governance documents
• Assist and advise on a wide range of employment law issues, such as recruitment and hiring, performance management, discipline, termination, internal investigations, wage and hour compliance, disability-related accommodations, leaves of absence, non-competition and solicitation, immigration, employee benefits, organizational restructurings, mergers & acquisitions, a globalizing workforce, and business integrations
• Assist with enterprise risk management program and related internal governance structures and stakeholder groups
• Manage or support, as necessary, litigation matters, dispute resolution matters, administrative proceedings, investigations, and responses to regulatory inquiries
• Manage special projects and serve on cross-functional teams and steering committees
• Contribute to periodic functional and corporate reporting, including SEC disclosures, as applicable
• Lead or support additional Legal team projects as needed

Requirements

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time and within budget.
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; ability to collect and research data and use intuition and experience to complement data.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations and cross-functionally among various departments; present ideas and information in a clear and convincing manner; display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Ability to communicate effectively across mediums, audiences, and situations; ability to listen and request clarification; responds well to questions. Ability to write clearly and informatively.
• Demonstrated success working with strategic goals; developing and implementing cost savings measures; understanding business implications of decisions.
• Intellectual curiosity and active desire to learn about Aspen’s products, technology and market segments.
• Why you are right for the job-
• Juris Doctor and B.A./B.S. from fully accredited universities; license to practice and bar admission in good standing in least one state, preferably Massachusetts
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in-house corporate legal department experience.
• Experience providing legal advice in a broad range of transactional contexts, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, M&A and regulatory compliance.
• The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Required

• Strong project management skills

Benefits

• Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.
• Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.
• Expected Compensation: Between $230,000 and $285,000 USD/year based on experience. Yearly Bonus eligibility.