Full-Time

Counsel – Contracts

Updated on 1/14/2025

Form Energy

Form Energy

501-1,000 employees

Develops cost-effective multi-day energy storage systems

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Mid, Senior

Berkeley, CA, USA

Hybrid position.

Category
Legal
Contract Management
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • At least four years of relevant experience as a transactional lawyer, which can consist of a combination of work at a law firm or in-house legal department
  • Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills, including knowledge of data privacy considerations
  • JD from an accredited law school and membership in at least one state Bar in good standing
  • Can-do attitude, sense of ownership, and dedication to excellent client service
  • High emotional intelligence and excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Sound practical and business judgment with a focus on effectively minimizing risks while achieving business objectives
  • Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively and collaboratively, being resourceful and taking on additional responsibility as the need arises
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and be adaptable to develop creative and pragmatic solutions for complex and evolving issues in a rapidly changing environment
  • A willingness to provide and receive feedback
  • Demonstrates consistently good judgment and impeccable integrity
  • Consistently good judgment, an unmatched work ethic, impeccable integrity, and a team-first attitude
  • Interest in working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a key legal point of contact with business partners to draft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including NDAs, SaaS and technology agreements, supply chain agreements, commercial energy transactions (including supply and EPC agreements), construction agreements, strategic partnership, and vendor and professional services agreements
  • Drive agreements to completion while working cross-functionally and soliciting input, feedback and approvals from business stakeholders as appropriate
  • Support an extremely fast-moving business with tight deadlines while providing diligent and exemplary work product
  • Own, improve and/or develop contract processes, policies, procedures and templates to allow our team to scale
  • Support the development of policies, procedures, and training to support a global business
  • Assist in ensuring that contracts align with requirements or flow downs from government entities for any government-sponsored grants
  • Perform special projects and other legal responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel to meet the company’s business needs.

Form Energy develops and manufactures energy storage systems that focus on renewable energy solutions. Their main product is an iron-air battery capable of storing electricity for up to 100 hours, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional power plants. This battery allows for the efficient management of energy supply, making it easier for electric grids to operate reliably throughout the year. Form Energy differentiates itself from competitors by offering a longer storage duration at a competitive price, targeting utility companies, municipalities, and environmentally conscious businesses. The company's goal is to support the transition to a fully renewable electric grid and contribute to the decarbonization of the energy system.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

Somerville, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Form Energy secured $405 million in Series F funding for expansion.
  • Partnership with GE Vernova boosts manufacturing and deployment capabilities.
  • Inflation Reduction Act incentives benefit Form Energy's energy storage projects.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging solid-state batteries could challenge Form Energy's market position.
  • Delays in West Virginia facility could impact production targets.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities may affect iron-air battery material availability.

What makes Form Energy unique

  • Form Energy's iron-air battery stores electricity for up to 100 hours.
  • Their technology extends grid capacity without new infrastructure, unlike competitors.
  • Form Energy's batteries are cost-competitive with traditional power plants.

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Benefits

100% of medical, dental, & vision premiums

HSA & Flexible FSA

Generous PTO

Employee resource program

Parental leave

Commuter benefits account

Stock options

Equity

401k

Profession development budget

Life & disability insurance