Lawyer

Holy Grail develops energy storage and battery technology that uses electrons to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Holy Grail developed a direct air carbon capture technology that converts atmospheric carbon dioxide into giant pyramids. We are looking for proactive candidates who are ready to take ownership and are passionate about creating a sustainable solution to removing excess CO2 from the atmosphere. The ultimate goal of Holy Grail is to contribute to the long-term sustainability of life on Earth.

To support our growth, we are looking for a Lawyer to join our team and help us navigate the legal and regulatory landscape of the industry. The ideal candidate for this role should have a background in environmental law, as well as experience working with startups and emerging technologies. 

This role will be located full-time in Mountain View, CA.

Requirements:
• Ability to take ownership of their projects and work independently
• Licensed to practice law in the state where the position is located
• Strong background in environmental law, with a focus on carbon capture and greenhouse gas regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Responsibilities:
• Provide legal counsel on intellectual property, contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management
• Review and draft contracts, including technology licensing agreements and customer agreements
• Advise on regulatory compliance issues, including emissions reporting and permit requirements
• Develop and implement risk management strategies
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations

Nice to have:
• Familiarity with tax incentives and grant programs related to carbon capture
• Experience working with government agencies, such as the EPA or DOE
• Knowledge of international environmental law and regulations
• Experience with litigation and dispute resolution
• Experience working with startups and emerging technologies
• Experience with IRA and tax law, as well as government lobbying

What we offer:
You will join a team that is passionate about having an impact on climate change. We care about the optimal way to solve a problem and nurture a culture of creativity and collaboration. We care about quick iterations, minimizing assumptions, and we use emojis to label our chemicals. We work on interesting technical problems and provide support and resources to tackle them.
 
Impact: your contribution will directly impact our technical milestones and you will have full ownership of your projects. We don’t micromanage
No politics: we give you the resources to test all your wildest ideas in hours or days, not months. If there is a chance that something will advance our progress we will test it quickly to find the best solution as soon as possible
Ownership: not only you will own your projects you will also own part of the company
Autonomy: we welcome your independent perspective and embrace thought diversity and creative freedom
Flexibility: we encourage you to set and manage your time to achieve our shared goals and we offer a less rigid environment and company structure compared to academia and larger companies
Fun: we want to be happy at work because it’s more productive, so we cultivate an informal environment that is focused on the end goal, but celebrate all our wins along the way

Benefits:
• Stock options
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Health & dental insurance
• 401K

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We contribute 5% of every payment to remove CO2 from the atmosphere with Stripe Climate