About AESC
AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESS). With a growing North American manufacturing footprint, AESC delivers high-performance battery solutions supporting the energy transition.
About the Role
AESC seeks a practical, commercially minded Senior Corporate Counsel to support its U.S. BESS business. The role primarily involves independently leading negotiations of customer sales agreements and upstream supply and procurement contracts, while advising business teams on commercial risks and workable solutions.
The attorney will also support corporate governance, M&A, joint ventures, debt and equity financing, and other North American initiatives. Success requires sound judgment, ownership of matters from start to finish, and a willingness to support the full range of the business’s evolving legal needs in a cross-functional, international environment.
What Will You Do
Commercial Transactions and BESS Business
• Lead drafting and negotiation of BESS customer sales agreements, master supply and purchase agreements, equipment supply agreements, procurement contracts and related commercial arrangements.
• Advise on pricing and payments, delivery, warranties, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, indemnities, liability limitations, intellectual property and termination rights.
• Partner with sales, procurement, engineering, operations and finance to structure practical, commercially balanced terms and align downstream customer commitments with upstream supplier obligations.
• Support other commercial contracts, including manufacturing, construction, services, technology, licensing and strategic partnership agreements.
• Advise on applicable trade, sourcing, supply-chain and energy-related regulatory requirements affecting transactions.
Corporate Transactions and Governance
• Support M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and other strategic transactions, including diligence, negotiation, documentation and closing.
• Assist with corporate and project debt and equity financings, working with finance teams and outside counsel.
• Advise on North American corporate governance, including entity management, board and shareholder approvals, and corporate records.
General Legal Support
• Provide responsive, business-focused legal advice across a broad range of commercial, operational and strategic matters.
• Assist with customer and supplier disputes, manage outside counsel where appropriate, and improve contract templates and legal processes.
• Work collaboratively with regional and global stakeholders and take ownership of other legal matters and business initiatives as needed.
What Do You Need
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 7–10 years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience supporting advanced manufacturing or related industrial businesses.
• Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate complex customer sales, supply and procurement agreements and manage associated commercial risks.
• Broad corporate and commercial legal knowledge, with the ability to support governance, M&A, financing and other strategic transactions.
• Professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, including the ability to communicate effectively on legal and commercial matters in both languages.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical and communication skills; strong judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
What Are Nice To Have
• Prior experience at a major U.S. law firm in commercial or corporate transactions.
• In-house experience at a multinational advanced manufacturing, energy, automotive, technology or industrial company.
• Experience with batteries, BESS, EVs, renewable energy, power or infrastructure, and exposure to M&A, joint ventures or financing.
• Experience with international stakeholders and cross-border business arrangements, particularly involving the U.S. and Asia.
Personal Attributes
• Practical, commercial judgment. Distinguishes material legal risks from manageable business issues and develops workable solutions.
• Ownership and independence. Drives matters to resolution, exercises sound judgment and knows when to escalate or seek specialist advice.
• Versatility and adaptability. Takes on diverse legal and business needs and learns unfamiliar areas quickly.
• Collaboration and communication. Builds trust with business leaders and works effectively across functions, cultures and jurisdictions.
What We Offer
Welcome to AESC, supporting our state-of-the-art Gigafactories, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
Salary range between $200,000-$250,000/year
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
401K with company match
Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
Tuition reimbursement
Hands-on exposure to complex, high-value utility-scale infrastructure projects.
Opportunity to work on large-scale energy transition projects impacting grid reliability and decarbonization.
Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive training in energy storage technologies and market dynamics.
Career growth opportunities within utility-scale sales, project development, or commercial operations.
Comprehensive benefits package including [health insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc.].
Application Process
Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.
Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
* Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
Work Environment
The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
