Senior Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

Company: MICROVAST INC
Location: Stafford
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but energetically shaping it? Join the Microvast Team (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting-edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs. By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website: www.microvast.com If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, Microvast is the place for you. Apply now and electrify your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. Job Description Microvast is seeking a highly experienced Senior Counsel – Corporate & Commercial to join the legal team, with a primary focus on drafting and negotiating all corporate, commercial, and transactional matters. This role will provide direct legal support for corporate growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, project development, and financing transactions, whiles ensuring sound governance and compliance practices. Other matters that s/he will also support include legal guidance relating to data privacy, procurement, employment, manufacturing, EHS, real estate, human resources, and other general commercial contracting and other matters. Key Responsibilities: Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of commercial contracts with a very high degree of independence in support of the business for the US and European region. Ability to draft, negotiate and work on and manage a high volume and wide range of commercial contracts, including employment agreement, supply agreements, IP licensing agreements, technical agreements, warranty agreements, development agreements, services agreements, and confidentiality agreements, materials agreement, licensing agreements, consulting agreements, etc Provide legal advice to the U.S. team on wide range of legal issues, including assisting with litigations. Review redlines, negotiate and provide general guidance to the business. Facilitate resolution of legal disputes by drafting and responding to breach of contract claims. Develop templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies to support efficiency and consistency across commercial operations. Support on corporate governance frameworks, entity formation and structuring, and intercompany agreements. Advise and counsel on a variety of legal and compliance topics. Monitor emerging laws, regulations, and policy development affecting energy and manufacturing infrastructure in countries where company operations. Collaborate with colleagues worldwide to ensure consistency in contracts and risk allocation across Microvast’s various businesses. Support in drafting of company policies as relating to business operations. Handle miscellaneous legal tasks on an as-needed basis. Qualifications Juris Doctor with a current license to practice in Texas Minimum of 8 years of commercial contracts practice experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred Excellent communication skills with business-level to near native-level fluency in English, both verbal and written; additional languages as a plus Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, make complex cost/benefit assessments, and identify pragmatic legal and business solutions Capability to work independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment Quick and flexible learning ability with strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity and risk High standards, impeccable integrity, ethical conduct, and sound judgment Possesses clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and must have excellent interpersonal communication skills. Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, make complex costs/benefit assessments, identify pragmatic/creative legal and business solutions. Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), document management systems, and redlining software). Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with the ability to re-prioritize on short time frames. Ability to make complex decisions based on the data available; drives to the finish on all projects. Acts responsibly and conscientiously. Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines. Works well both independently and in a team environment; addresses differences fairly and equitably; treats everyone as a preferred internal client. Demonstrated ability to grasp the big picture and attend to details. Comfort operating in a high-growth company setting with evolving priorities. Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks. Must be a self-starter and quick learner. Expected Compensation Annual salary benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Applicants for employment at Microvast must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Microvast is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Microvast is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Privacy is a top priority for Microvast. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Privacy Policy - Microvast.

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