Global General Counsel

FranklinWH is a rapidly expanding company determined to become the leader in the global energy home storage system (ESS) industry. FranklinWH offers whole home energy solutions typically coupled with solar PV systems, bringing households into the modern all-electric future. Though founded by experts in power electronics, BMS and EMS, FranklinWH is equally focused on energy management software while also providing top level service to our partners and customers. FranklinWH is expanding its global footprint, relying on an industry leading supply chain. The Global General Counsel (GGC) serves as FranklinWH’s senior legal executive responsible for company-level legal governance, capital markets support, and cross-border regulatory oversight. This role acts as a key legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, with a focus on global structure, risk management, and long-term corporate readiness.
The GGC complements existing legal leadership by owning matters that are global, structural, and Board-facing in nature, while working collaboratively with regional and functional legal teams. Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on corporate governance and fiduciary matters
Oversee corporate secretarial and entity governance matters across all global subsidiaries, in coordination with local legal resources
Lead legal support for equity and debt financings, strategic investments, and potential M&A transactions
Commercial & Technology Legal (Global Scope)
Review, negotiate, and structure complex, high-impact commercial agreements, including:
Global distribution and channel partner structures
Strategic partnerships and joint ventures
Technology licensing and platform-related agreements
Advise on product liability, warranty structures, and enterprise-level customer risk exposure
Global Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Manage regulatory exposure related to clean energy, energy storage, trade compliance, export controls, and sanctions
Coordinate data privacy and cybersecurity compliance efforts, including GDPR, CCPA, and applicable global standards
Risk Management & Dispute Oversight
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks at the enterprise level
Manage material disputes, claims, and litigation in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders
Legal Function Coordination
Work collaboratively with existing legal leadership to ensure clear ownership, escalation paths, and consistency across regions
Optimize use of external counsel and manage global legal spend related to corporate, governance, and capital matters
Establish scalable policies, templates, and governance processes to support long-term growth

12+ years of legal experience, including senior law firm experience and in-house roles at a high-growth or global technology or manufacturing company
~ Strong experience in corporate governance, venture or growth-stage financing, and cross-border transactions
~ Chinese language is a plus.

Collaborative legal leader comfortable operating within a multi-leader legal structure
Clear communicator who translates complex legal issues into practical business guidance
FranklinWH offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and a performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. a 401(k) Retirement Plan.
medical/dental/life/disability program.
Life insurance and long-term disability.
Generous Travel Per Diem.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Agency applications will not be considered.