Commercial Counsel
Drive the Future with Xos
Xos (NASDAQ: XOS), is a technology company and electric truck manufacturer on a mission to decarbonize commercial transportation. We design and build state-of-the-art electric vehicles, develop advanced fleet management software, and create charging solutions that make fleet electrification seamless and cost-efficient.
At Xos, we're problem-solvers, innovators, and go-getters, working together to drive a cleaner, more sustainable future. Join us and be part of the movement shaping the next generation of commercial transportation.
The Role
Xos is hiring an experienced Commercial Counsel to join our Legal Team! As Commercial Counsel, you'll play a critical role in supporting Xos' commercial operations by drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks in business transactions. This role requires someone with a strong business-oriented mindset who thrives in cross-functional environments. You'll collaborate closely with Sales, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams to support business goals while protecting company interests.
Responsibilities
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, supplier agreements, NDAs, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, and beyond.
- Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks in business transactions and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate them.
- Compliance & Regulatory Support: Ensure all contracts adhere to relevant laws, industry regulations, and internal policies.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with sales, procurement, finance, and operations teams to provide legal guidance and structure deals that align with company goals.
- Dispute Resolution: Support contract dispute resolution and manage risk exposure related to commercial agreements.
- Legal Process Optimization: Develop and implement best practices for contract management, including standardizing templates and streamlining review processes.
- Corporate Governance Support: Assist in legal matters related to commercial policies, data privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in California or Tennessee.
- 4+ years of experience in commercial law, with a focus on contract negotiation and business transactions.
- Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
- Practical, business-minded legal partner with excellent collaboration skills.
- Strong business judgement and ability to offer solutions that balance legal and business needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Responsive, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
Nice to Have (but not required):
- Familiarity with automobile manufacturing and distribution regulations
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary role that requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and attending virtual or in-person meetings, Occasional travel may be required for business needs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employees may experience extended screen time and are frequently required to speak or listen. Minimal physical exertion, through occasional movement within the office may be required.
Work Environment
This role may be based in either an office setting or a remote office environment. It involves working in a professional workspace equipped with standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and video conferencing tools. The environment is typically quiet, with occasional virtual or in-person team interactions.
Benefits & Perks
Xos is a people-focused company—we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package of benefits and perks designed to support their well-being and professional growth. We continually evaluate and expand our offerings to best serve our team.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision - Coverage for you and your family, with PPO and HMO (California) plans available. We offer plans with 100% covered employee premiums. Employees can also enroll in a variety of voluntary ancillary benefits to further support their needs.
- HSA & FSA Plans - Set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified healthcare expenses.
- PTO - Accrue vacation time over time, with additional days earned as your tenure grows, plus sick time and paid holidays!
- Betterment 401(k) - Save for retirement with our employer-sponsored plan through Betterment.
- Pet Insurance - Coverage for your furry friends to keep them healthy and happy!
- Additional opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in your career, just to name a few!
We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive. Our benefits continue to evolve to best support our team's well-being and success.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Xos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Xos provides equal access to services and employment to all qualified persons. For applicants with disabilities or limitations, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, requiring accommodations to complete the application and/or interview process, please email us at support@xostrucks.com
Candidate Data Privacy
This notice describes how Xos (as used in this Notice, the terms “Company,” “Xos,” “we,” “our,” or “us” in this Notice refers to Xos, Inc., together with its subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates, who may handle your candidacy and application for employment) may collect, process, and use your personal data in connection with the recruitment process when you apply for a position.
Xos may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in the recruitment process (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Xos may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Xos may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform duties, including individuals on our People Operations Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Xos affiliates; and (iii) Xos’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Where permitted by applicable law, Xos may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Profile Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Notice to Recruitment Services
Xos is not accepting applications from third-party recruitment services at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job postings will not be subject to any referral or placement fees unless a written agreement is in place with Xos for the specific job opportunity.