Application Guide

How to Apply for Corporate Paralegal

at Xos Trucks

🏢 About Xos Trucks

Xos Trucks is revolutionizing commercial transportation with purpose-built electric vehicles specifically designed for fleet operations. Unlike other EV companies, they focus exclusively on medium-duty commercial vehicles, offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of sustainability and practical business solutions. Working here means contributing directly to decarbonizing commercial fleets while being part of a specialized, mission-driven team.

About This Role

This Corporate Paralegal role is critical for maintaining Xos Trucks' regulatory compliance as a public company in the heavily-regulated automotive sector. You'll handle essential SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 reports) while also supporting NHTSA regulatory reporting specific to vehicle manufacturing. The position directly impacts the company's ability to operate legally while scaling its electric truck production and deployment.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves preparing draft SEC filings, coordinating with finance and legal teams on disclosure requirements, and managing incoming NDA requests from potential partners or suppliers. You'll maintain the contract management system, retrieve corporate records for various business needs, and ensure compliance with both SEC deadlines and automotive regulatory requirements specific to Xos Trucks' vehicle production.

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🎯 Who Xos Trucks Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience with specific expertise in SEC filings for public companies, particularly Forms 3, 4, 5, and proxy statements
  • Possesses experience with automotive or manufacturing regulatory compliance, ideally with NHTSA reporting requirements
  • Demonstrates proficiency in both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with experience managing contract management systems
  • Has managed NDA processes and corporate records for due diligence, preferably in a growth-stage company environment

📝 Tips for Applying to Xos Trucks

1

Quantify your SEC filing experience - specify how many 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and Section 16 reports you've prepared or assisted with

2

Highlight any automotive, manufacturing, or transportation industry experience, even if tangential

3

Mention specific contract management systems you've used (like Ironclad, DocuSign CLM, or similar)

4

Reference Xos Trucks' specific vehicle models (Xos SV, Xos HD) and their fleet-focused approach in your materials

5

Prepare examples of how you've supported due diligence processes, particularly relevant for a company likely undergoing growth and potential fundraising

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with SEC filings for public companies, emphasizing Section 16 reporting and periodic reports', 'How your background aligns with both corporate legal work AND the automotive/transportation industry', 'Experience managing NDAs and contract systems in fast-paced environments', "Why you're specifically interested in electric vehicle commercialization and fleet electrification"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Xos Trucks' recent SEC filings to understand their current reporting structure and challenges
  • → NHTSA regulations specific to medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle safety standards
  • → The company's major fleet customers (like FedEx Ground, Loomis, etc.) and partnership announcements
  • → Recent news about Xos Trucks' manufacturing facilities and vehicle deployments

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your process for preparing a Form 10-Q from start to finish
2 How have you managed NHTSA or similar regulatory reporting in past roles?
3 Describe your experience with contract management systems and corporate records organization
4 How would you handle competing priorities between SEC filing deadlines and due diligence requests?
5 What interests you about working in the electric vehicle industry versus other sectors?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only litigation paralegal experience without highlighting transferable corporate skills
  • Generic applications that don't mention Xos Trucks' specific business model or vehicle types
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of public company reporting requirements despite listing corporate experience

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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