Lucid motors

Sr. Counsel, Corporate and Securities

Newark, CA Full Time
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
 
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
 
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
 
Lucid is seeking an experienced, talented, and dynamic Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join our Legal team. You will work on a broad range of corporate governance and securities matters, with a strong focus on public company disclosures and preparing annual proxy statements. You will also support the Board and its Committees, and provide effective business-focused legal advice to stakeholders across Lucid. 
 
Our legal work is cutting-edge and continuously evolving. The successful candidate will bring a creative and pragmatic approach to identifying and advising on legal issues, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset. You will be a trusted partner who builds strong relationships and exercises sound judgment in support of Lucid’s growth as a public company. 
 
How We Work
We balance hard work and innovation through meaningful, inoffice calibration. Please note, this is a hybrid role out of our Newark, CA headquarters.
 
You Will
  • Serve as a key driver of a wide range of corporate initiatives. You will have primary responsibility for the company’s annual proxy statement and executive compensation disclosure. You will also work on other SEC filings.
  • Provide daily legal support to the Board and its committees, particularly the Compensation Committee. This includes preparing for meetings, reviewing materials, drafting minutes and resolutions, addressing equity and incentive plan issues, and managing executive compensation governance. Additionally, support these areas: capital markets and M&A transactions, corporate governance, stockholder matters, earnings releases and processes, as well as internal policies and processes. 
  • Lead and coordinate the entire proxy statement process. This includes disclosures about executive compensation and matters related to say-on-pay. You will also engage with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
  • Advise company leadership and cross functional teams throughout the organization on complex legal issues and risks and guide matters to successful resolution.
  • Shape and improve legal processes that enable both legal and business functions to scale effectively.
  • Assist other teams and members with projects on an as needed basis.

You Bring

  • 6+ years of experience practicing corporate and securities law required, including 3+ years of experience at a top tier law firm.
  • Inhouse experience at a public company is a plus.
  • Degree from a top tier law school.
  • Member of a state bar in good standing.
  • A solid background in corporate governance and securities for public companies is necessary. This includes significant experience with annual proxy statements and executive compensation reporting. Supporting the board of directors and its committees, especially the Compensation Committee, is also required. Additionally, experience with SEC filings, capital markets, and M&A transactions is needed.
  • We are looking for a motivated person who can work autonomously. The ideal candidate should have impressive problem-solving skills and sound judgment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are also important. Interpersonal skills are essential too.
  • Adept at thinking creatively and strategically on your feet, with a proven ability to manage complex workloads, multiple stakeholder demands, and ever shifting priorities while instilling confidence.
 
 
At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
 
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$176,400$258,720 USD

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.  (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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