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harbingermotors · Garden Grove, CA · Garden Grove, California, United States
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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Harbinger</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.</span></p></div><h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Role</span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a rare opportunity for a mid-level associate or in-house counsel to partner directly with a General Counsel and help develop the product and regulatory function of a hyper-growth automotive manufacturer. This person will work closely with teams across the company to ensure compliance with the motor vehicle safety and compliance laws affecting the launch of Harbinger’s business lines.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You won't just be doing grunt work; you will be a major contributor to developing Harbinger’s product lines and compliance structures. This is a developmental role designed for expansive learning and growth.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What You Will Do</span></h3> <ol> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide cross-functional legal advice to the Engineering, Product, Service, and Compliance teams throughout all stages of the Harbinger development and commercialization process</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Think creatively to address novel legal issues raised by rapidly developing automotive and industrial technology</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support engineering teams in development of our vehicle platforms and products</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide regulatory guidance on the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and related automotive compliance and safety issues </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support business strategy teams with regulatory matters involving Harbinger’s commercial partnerships</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dig in to provide legal guidance to clients across the company as part of a lean legal team</span></li> </ol> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Who You Are</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The “Foundation”: You trained at a top-tier law firm (AmLaw 50 preferred) and understand the rigor required for high-stakes corporate regulatory and compliance matters.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The "Builder" Mindset: You want to roll up your sleeves, build processes from scratch, and see the physical result of your work drive out of the factory. A willingness to learn and a positive attitude are a must.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The "Athlete": You can shift gears instantly from providing advice to an engineer to negotiating with a supplier to interacting with regulatory agencies.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Qualifications</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Education: J.D. from a top-tier accredited law school.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Licensure: Active Bar admission in California (or ability to register immediately as Registered In-House Counsel).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience, primarily in regulatory and product counseling for an automotive company.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Technical Skills: Strong background in product liability and safety-related issues.</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Extensive experience with automotive manufacturers or suppliers </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong background with the FMVSS and related motor vehicle compliance laws</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience providing solutions-oriented, practical advice to stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Interest in diving deep into multi-jurisdictional regulatory issues</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated excellence in analytical, written, and oral communications</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects under deadline pressure</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bonus Points: Experience in the Automotive, Autonomy, Mobility, Hardware, or CleanTech sectors.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="f

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