Assistant Legal Specialist

Gotion, Inc. is based in Silicon Valley in California, with R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.

Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.

Title: Assistant Legal Specialist

Responsibility 

• Prepare and review contracts. Work with functional departments to understand background and critical issues. Prepare and review contracts such as NDAs, joint development agreements and purchase and sales agreements with 3rd parties.
• Provide legal advice. Conduct legal research per the request of functional departments and senior management.  Identify high risk areas, conduct general legal research, and provide legal advice to management to minimize risk.
• Overseeing legal compliance and managing regulatory issues
• Manage Litigation. Manage company's involvements in all litigations.  
• Outside Counsel Management. Engage and manage outside counsels when necessary.  
• Other duties as assigned. Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirement: 

• Master from Laws, JD from an accredited law school is preferred 
• Illinois State Bar Association
• 2-5 years or relevant experience.
• Preferred working knowledge in contracts, employment, real estate, IP, litigation.
• Research and writing skills
• Ability to communicate complicated concepts effectively to different audiences
• Ability to quickly identify issues and provide effective solutions
• Ability to balance risk with business interest

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To all recruitment agencies: Gotion does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees or any company email. Gotion will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.