Corporate Counsel - Corporate and Securities

About Harbinger 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. The Role This is a rare opportunity for a mid-level associate or junior in-house counsel to partner directly with a General Counsel and help develop the corporate and securities function of a hyper-growth automotive manufacturer. You won't just be doing grunt work; you will be a major contributor to ensuring our corporate governance, helping build the legal infrastructure for IPO readiness, managing our capitalization table, and conducting M&A diligence. This is a developmental role designed for expansive learning and growth.

What You Will Do Corporate Governance :

Manage the company's corporate housekeeping, including Board of Directors materials, minutes, and other documents.

Securities & Capital Markets:

Oversee the legal aspects of future equity and debt financings, in close collaboration with the finance team. Manage cap table administration (Carta or similar) and stock plan administration.

IPO Readiness:

Partner with the GC and finance team to build the internal controls, policies, and reporting structures required for a public listing (SEC '33 and '34 Act compliance).

M&A & Strategic Transactions:

Act as internal counsel for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, coordinating due diligence and helping managing outside counsel.

Commercial Support:

Provide support on complex commercial agreements, partnering with engineering and supply chain teams to grow the business.

General Team Player:

Dig in to provide legal guidance to clients across the company as part of a lean legal team. Who You Are The "Foundation": You trained at a top-tier law firm (AmLaw 50 preferred) and understand the rigor required for high-stakes corporate transactions. 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. The "Athlete": You can shift gears instantly from drafting a board resolution to negotiating a vendor contract to advising on an employment issue.

Qualifications Education:

J.D. from a top-tier accredited law school.

Licensure:

Active Bar admission in California (or ability to register immediately as Registered In-House Counsel).

Experience:

3-5 years of relevant experience, primarily in Corporate, M&A, and Securities.

Technical Skills:

Strong familiarity with corporate governance, venture capital financing, M&A deal structures, commercial contracts, and the basics of SEC reporting/public company governance.

Bonus Points:

Experience in the Automotive, Mobility, Hardware, or CleanTech sectors. Why Join Us?

Mentorship:

Direct line to a seasoned GC who is invested in your professional growth.

Impact:

You will own a function. Your work will directly impact the company's ability to scale.

Culture:

We are a team of engineers, builders, and problem solvers. No pretension, just execution.

Key Benefits & Perks:

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) - 100% employee covered Early-stage Stock Options Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave Annual Vacation Bonus Wellness & Fertility Benefits Cell Phone Stipend Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens