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Senior Legal Counsel

2 months ago


Walnut Creek, California, United States Canadian Solar Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our legal team to support our rapidly growing utility-scale energy storage business unit. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in providing legal advice on construction, corporate, and commercial law matters in support of our energy storage business unit in North America.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice on construction, corporate, and commercial law matters in support of the energy storage business unit in North America.
  • Negotiate and draft EPC agreements, equipment supply agreements, subcontractor agreements, long-term services agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, product warranties, performance guarantees, and various other contracts.
  • Assist with all aspects of project management and project execution, including drafting legal notices, change orders, interpreting contract language, and providing strategic and business-oriented advice.
  • Litigation and dispute resolution management.
  • Coordinate and supervise outside counsel with a view to balancing legal costs with business goals.
Requirements
  • Strong academic credentials and licensed to practice law in the US.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and infrastructure contracts at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • Experience working in the energy industry (ideally in renewable energy and/or energy storage) is preferred.
  • Experience and willingness to lead negotiation of complex commercial contracts.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a dynamic team of motivated individuals.
  • Strong project management, organizational, research, and analytical skills.
  • Strong drafting and negotiating experience.
  • Estimated travel requirements: 5-15%
About Us

Canadian Solar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects. We are a geographically diversified company with a strong presence in the global energy storage integration industry.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
  • A 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.