Vice President, Legal- SEC, Governance, and Compliance
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- Full Time
- Los Angeles, CA
June 3, 2025
Job Description
Description
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s leading public fast charging providers. With more than 1,100 fast charging stations across over 40 states, EVgo strategically deploys localized and accessible charging infrastructure by partnering with leading businesses across the U.S., including retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers, gas stations, rideshare operators, and autonomous vehicle companies. At its dedicated Innovation Lab, EVgo performs extensive interoperability testing and has ongoing technical collaborations with leading automakers and industry partners to advance the EV charging industry and deliver a seamless charging experience.
Position at EVgo
About EVgo:
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s leading public fast charging providers. With more than 1,100 fast charging stations across over 40 states, EVgo strategically deploys localized and accessible charging infrastructure by partnering with leading businesses across the U.S., including retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers, gas stations, rideshare operators, and autonomous vehicle companies. At its dedicated Innovation Lab, EVgo performs extensive interoperability testing and has ongoing technical collaborations with leading automakers and industry partners to advance the EV charging industry and deliver a seamless charging experience.
Position Summary:
EVgo is seeking a Vice President, Legal (Public Company, Litigation & Compliance) who is responsible for supporting leading public company reporting/SEC compliance, corporate governance, establishing and managing a broad based compliance program and managing litigation across the company. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel you will work directly with, and provide advice to, senior management and the board of directors on key corporate legal issues, and drive business growth.
Responsibilities:
- Advise on a wide range of securities law and capital markets matters, including ’34 Act compliance (including proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), corporate governance trends, stock exchange rules and other reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with finance, investor relations, and communications teams on external communications, such as earnings releases and press releases.
- Manage corporate secretarial matters, working closely with the Board.
- Advise of public company compliance matters associated with capital markets transactions, M&A, and other strategic transactions.
- Create and oversee relevant company policies and processes for compliance and risk management, including with respect to insider trading, related party transactions, stock ownership and conflicts of interest.
- Collaborate with human resources on establishing, updating and maintaining employee policies including the code of conduct, advising human resources on ethical compliance matters.
- Advise on executive and share based compensation matters; advise and collaborate with the stock plan administrator.
- Stand up and oversee the broader compliance program for the company, including contractual compliance, data privacy, and assist with matters related to risk assessment and management/ERM.
- Manage and mentor a team including a junior lawyer/s and a paralegal, and others across the company.
- Manage a variety of litigation & dispute resolution matters.
- Liaise and manage external counsel as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (J.D.).
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience; must have in-house experience at a leadership level, some experience at a top tier law firm preferred.
- Admitted to and in good standing to California State Bar.
Desired Qualifications:
- Proven experience with various capital markets matters, including IPOs, and ‘34 act reporting.
- Proven experience managing litigation and compliance matters.
- Strong management skills with the ability to lead diverse groups of stakeholders.
- Flexibility and creativity in solving problems and dealing with ambiguity.
- Ability to prioritize, work efficiently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and strong business judgment.
- Organized and diligent with a high attention to detail and a commitment to operational execution.
For job positions in CA, CO, and NYC, the estimated salary range for a new hire in this position is $245,000 USD to $345,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 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).
To find out more, or to join the EVgo network, visit www.evgo.com. Connect with EVgo on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. At EVgo, we are committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. Apply today to join our team and help make a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change. By submitting this form, you acknowledge you are sharing your personal information with EVgo. By proceeding, you consent to EVgo’s Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice for California Residents. More detail regarding personal information we collect, how we use that information, how we share that information, and your rights and choices can be found here.
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