Senior Contracts, Legal

EVgo • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles. Our mission is to expedite the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by creating a convenient, reliable, and affordable EV charging network that delivers fast charging to everyone. EVgo’s owned and operated charging network is growing rapidly. We partner with multiple stakeholders including automakers; fleet and rideshare operators; retail hosts such as grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, gas stations, and more to make our vision of Electric for All a reality. The EV industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. Join us as we charge forward into an all-electric future. Software is an integral part in realizing this vision and we are hiring a software manager to play a leadership role shaping our future.
The Senior Contracts, Legal will support EVgo’s charging infrastructure development by leading site contract drafting, review, document management, and ensuring effective information flow across internal teams. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert with strong experience in leasing and commercial contracts, bringing structured operational processes and the ability to clearly explain complex legal issues to business clients, management, and colleagues. The role requires applying foundational knowledge of leasing and contract structures while identifying and escalating more complex legal matters to senior staff when appropriate. As a key member of the team, this position will partner closely with EVgo’s Charging Infrastructure Team, which works directly with retail site partners to secure locations for charger installations, and will play an important role in helping drive the continued growth of EVgo’s charging infrastructure network.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Contract management experience; familiarity with Salesforce and Sirion preferred.
• Experience in both corporate and start‑up/growth company environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Tools and legal software tools (databases, e‑signature tools, etc.)
• Strong communicator able to work within the ecosystem at EVgo to solve problems.
• Analytical Thinker: Intellectually curious, passion for learning new content and concepts and ability to think creatively about solutions.
• Customer Centric: Strong cross‑functional team player and collaborator.
• Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards challenging goals; overcoming obstacles, setbacks, and uncertainty.
• Business Acumen: Able to contribute to EVgo’s legal strategy and the strategic priorities of the legal department and its partners.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates collaboration, actively engaging others in decision making and sharing our processes.
• Willing to develop a thorough understanding of EVgo’s market position, capabilities, and accounts for them when editing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assists with contract review, negotiation, and overall support for various Site Development leasing contracts.
• Track contract pipeline and report results.
• Assist in analyze and identify key terms and appropriate changes to standardize and negotiate contracts to completion.
• Assist in streamline contracting processes to facilitate the growth of EVgo’s charging portfolio including supporting improvement of standard agreements or processes.
• Assist in prepare, review and revise site development agreements upon request.
• Master business and legal issues central to EVgo’s site contracting and develop in‑depth knowledge base to become a key contributor to EVgo’s site contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with IT, business teams and potentially outside consultants to implement contract management software and internal processes to optimize functionality.
• Maintain training materials for EVgo’s Site Development Sales Team.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer discretionary target cash bonuses, restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level