Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.
Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
Making electrification upgrades possible
Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid
To facilitate our rapid growth, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Legal Counsel to provide strategic and tactical legal counseling on a broad range of issues impacting our sales, engineering, manufacturing and supply, and customer support teams. We are a small, agile legal team seeking a strong transactional attorney looking to develop a broad skillset in an entrepreneurial, roll up your sleeves environment. You are equally comfortable advising on negotiation strategy as contributing to the administrative tasks necessary to keep a legal department running efficiently. You are more utility infielder/swiss army knife than position player/specialty tool. You are passionate about electrification and working with mission-driven colleagues, and comfortable diving into unfamiliar territory. This role reports directly to the General Counsel.
About YouRequired QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school and member of the California Bar in good standing
5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney (3+ years in U.S. law firm)
Significant experience reviewing, negotiating, and executing a wide range of
commercial agreementsTrack record of building strong relationships and successfully collaborating with teams throughout the organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter with proven ability to achieve results and work independently
Comfortable in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving workplace
Intellectually curious with a sense of humor
Value diversity and inclusion
2+ years as in-house counsel
Experience developing and managing intellectual property portfolios
Proficiency in Ironclad or other contract management platforms
Experience working with teams focused on hardware manufacturing, supply chain, SAAS, and customer support
Understanding of electricity distribution grid, utility regulation, and virtual power plants
Experience advising companies developing AI or incorporating AI into their business practices.
Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges.
SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.
The Perks:
⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
⚡ Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage. Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility
⚡ Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit
⚡ Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
⚡ Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off
Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps!
Skills Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Member of the California Bar in good standing
- 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
- 3+ years in a U.S. law firm
- Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter with proven ability to achieve results
SPAN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SPAN and has not been reviewed or approved by SPAN.
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Healthcare Strength — Job postings state employer-paid employee premiums for base medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside life and disability insurance. These specifics point to robust core health protection and comprehensive coverage breadth.
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Parental & Family Support — Recent postings cite extended parental leave depending on eligibility. Materials also emphasize comprehensive benefits while noting that specifics may vary by role or location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials highlight flexible paid time off. Some postings also reference an added company holiday each month, indicating ample time-off options.
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What We Do
Span is a startup focused on remodeling electric circuits for older homes, providing a digital alternative to traditional fuse boxes to help families better manage the flow of power to their appliances.
