Full-Time

Sr. Commercial Counsel

Posted on 8/22/2024

Supernal

Supernal

201-500 employees

Develops electric vertical takeoff aircraft

Automotive & Transportation
Government & Public Sector
Energy

Compensation Overview

$220.9k - $282.2kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Fremont, CA, USA

Required to work on-site 5 days a week.

Category
Legal
Intellectual Property (IP)
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Law degree (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association required
  • Active member of the State Bar of California, or qualified to practice in California as a Registered In-House Counsel
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a commercial transactions attorney, preferably in-house with one or more technology companies
  • Thorough understanding of intellectual property rights, ownership, and licensing in the context of commercial contracts
  • Thorough understanding of Uniform Commercial Code Article 2 and common law contracts principles
  • Experience drafting, negotiating, and finalizing different types of agreements, including joint development contracts
  • Experience supporting active research and development programs in the aerospace, transportation, or technology industry
  • Experience working with cloud-based contract management systems
  • High degree of personal ethics, integrity, and accountability, with particular emphasis on team building and inclusion
  • Excellent communication skills, including proactive delivery of communication and follow-up
Responsibilities
  • Provide subject matter expertise and advice to the company’s business units on contractual risk mitigation and intellectual property protection to support the needs of individual business units
  • Handle drafting, review, and negotiation of all types of company contracts, while developing relationships of trust with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Fashion practical business solutions to complex legal situations, applying negotiation skills as appropriate
  • Problem-solve creatively to help the business achieve its objectives while managing and mitigating risk
  • Distill and articulate sophisticated legal concepts into concise and plain language that business partners can both understand and readily act upon
  • Draft and revise contracts with succinct, plain language
  • Negotiate effectively both with internal and external individuals
  • Independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
  • Have attention to detail and form, with excellent organizational skills
  • Extreme flexibility, highly organized, and ability to shift priorities easily
  • Other duties as assigned

Supernal focuses on transforming urban transportation through the development of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles. These electric aircraft are designed to take off and land vertically, providing a zero-carbon and efficient transportation option for cities. Supernal targets urban planners, city governments, and private transportation companies, offering solutions to reduce ground traffic congestion and carbon emissions. Their business model includes the development, production, and operation of eVTOLs, generating revenue through sales, leasing, and support services like maintenance and fleet management. Based in Irvine, California, Supernal emphasizes safety and customer needs, with their eVTOL model, the S-A2, featuring eight tilting rotors to address engineering challenges. The company aims to set a high standard for advanced air mobility and believes in the importance of collaboration within the community to achieve success.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Blade and Sigma enhance Supernal's market reach and operational capabilities.
  • FAA's regulatory frameworks could accelerate Supernal's commercial deployment by 2028.
  • Advancements in battery technology improve S-A2's range and charging efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Relocation to Irvine may disrupt operations and employee productivity temporarily.
  • Competition from Lilium threatens Supernal's market share in the U.S.
  • Geopolitical challenges may affect Supernal's expansion in Asia and Europe.

What makes Supernal unique

  • Supernal focuses on zero-carbon eVTOLs for urban air mobility, unlike many competitors.
  • The S-A2 features unique eight tilting rotors, solving multiple engineering challenges.
  • Supernal collaborates with Hyundai for advanced design and manufacturing expertise.

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Benefits

Performance Bonus

INACTIVE