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ChargePoint

ChargePoint

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates extensive electric vehicle charging network

Energy
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$85k - $160kAnnually

Senior

Los Gatos, CA, USA

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience. 3-5 years of corporate transactional work at a law firm desired;
  • Strong initiative and problem-solving skills;
  • Be a current licensed California Notary in good standing;
  • Detail oriented with a strong desire to create structure and scalable processes;
  • Customer-centric and solutions-oriented approach supporting both external and internal clients while protecting the best interest of the company;
  • Experience in a global business environment and supporting team members located in worldwide geographies;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information;
  • Research and analytical skills are a differentiating plus;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication and presentation styles;
  • Strong work ethic with ability to work independently
Responsibilities
  • General corporate record keeping, including:
  • U.S. and foreign entity formation; entity dissolution; foreign qualifications, obtaining EINS, especially with non-US based entities; and maintaining corporate records; and
  • Partner with internal Finance & Accounting teams, as well as manage outside corporate counsel, to assist with annual compliance filings for non-U.S. corporate and tax purposes;
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filing obligations:
  • Responsible for all Form 3 and Form 4 filings;
  • Responsible for obtaining and maintaining EDGAR codes for Form 3/4 filers; and
  • Successfully using Workiva to prepare and draft annual proxy statements and related corporate SEC filings such as Form 8-Ks, 10-Qs and 10-Ks.
  • Commercial Legal operations:
  • Maintain ChargePoint’s contract management system (Ironclad, OneDrive), including workflow creation, work assignments (Ironclad &  Jira) and correspondence with internal Sales and Legal team stakeholders;
  • Manage all contract records to increase organization, efficiency, and record keeping;
  • Manage processing, finalization and execution of all standard all nondisclosure agreements (inbound/outbound);
  • Manage Legal training for Sales; and
  • Create and maintain internal legal knowledge management database resource.
  • General Tasks
  • Process requests for certificates of insurance with insurance brokers;
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders by providing excellent customer service to colleagues at all levels in the U.S. and Europe by responding to inquiries in a timely, professional and courteous manner;
  • Assist and support the legal group as a whole, including the Chief Legal Officer, in administrative tasks;
  • Prepare reports and metrics for the Legal team, as needed;
  • Support ad-hoc and special projects; and
  • Develop, implement and continually improve Legal processes and procedures.

ChargePoint operates one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in the world, primarily in North America and Europe. The company provides charging solutions for a variety of clients, including commercial businesses, fleet operators, and individual EV owners. ChargePoint's network consists of 118,000 charging locations, and it generates revenue through the sale of charging hardware, subscription-based software services, and maintenance support. Unlike many competitors, ChargePoint follows a capital-light business model, allowing it to expand its network without heavy investments in physical assets. With over 70% of the networked level 2 charging market in North America, ChargePoint aims to support the growing demand for reliable EV charging infrastructure as more people and businesses transition to electric vehicles.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.7B

Headquarters

Campbell, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ChargePoint's partnerships with industry leaders like LG and Airbnb enhance its market reach and technological capabilities.
  • The company's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of Megawatt Charging for trucks, positions it as a leader in the evolving EV market.
  • ChargePoint's strong presence in both North America and Europe provides a robust platform for future growth.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly expanding EV market attracts numerous competitors, potentially eroding ChargePoint's market share.
  • Dependence on partnerships for technological advancements and market expansion could pose risks if these alliances falter.

What makes ChargePoint unique

  • ChargePoint's capital-light business model allows for rapid expansion without heavy investment in physical assets, unlike many competitors.
  • With over 118,000 charging locations, ChargePoint boasts one of the largest EV charging networks globally, providing a significant competitive edge.
  • Their diversified revenue streams, including hardware sales, subscription services, and maintenance, ensure financial stability and customer loyalty.

Benefits

Outdoor Activities - The Los Gatos Creek Trail is just steps from our campus. Bring your bike or your running shoes. Plus you can shower up after your workout.

Office Parties - Celebration is a part of our culture.

Pets - Every day is bring-your-dog-to-work day.

Health Benefits - We offer full medical, dental, and vision coverage.

EV charging at work - Drive an EV? Our parking lots are fully outfitted with charging stations, so you can plug in and charge up while you work.

Snacks and Beverages - Our fully stocked kitchens come with a wide variety of healthy (and not-so-healthy) snacks and beverages, plus we have an espresso machine.