Senior Legal Counsel
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide expert legal guidance and support on a wide range of matters related to commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, litigation, and other legal issues pertinent to the solar industry.
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Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise various agreements, contracts, and legal documents, including supplier contracts, distributor agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, and other commercial arrangements.
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Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations, transactions, and projects. Develop proactive strategies to safeguard the company’s interests and minimise legal exposure.
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Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and company policies across all business activities. Stay abreast of legal developments and industry trends impacting the solar energy sector.
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Oversee corporate governance matters, including board meetings, regulatory filings, corporate resolutions, and internal policies. Provide guidance on corporate structuring, restructuring, and governance best practices.
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Manage legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters effectively. Collaborate with external counsel as needed to resolve legal disputes and protect the company’s legal rights.
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Liaise with internal stakeholders, including senior management, sales, finance, operations, and R&D teams, to provide legal support, advice, and training as required.
Qualifications:
- Must be fully bilingual in English and Mandarin
- Bachelor degree from an accredited law school.
- Passed the Bar in any state in the US
- Minimum of 5 – 8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate or commercial law firm environment or a in the renewable space.
- Proven expertise in commercial contracts, corporate law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong understanding of the solar energy industry and related legal frameworks is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, analytic, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, integrity, and sound judgement.
- Must be able to work flexible hours since the candidate will be in constant communication with HQ in China and all times zones in the US.
