Director, Employment Counsel

T1 Energy • Austin, TX

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About The Position

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.
T1 Energy is looking to hire a Director, Employment Counsel to own labor and employment matters across the company, from day-to-day HR support and compliance to executive compensation, international employment issues, and litigation management. You'll partner closely with HR, operations, plant leadership, and executives to ensure employment practices are sound, practical, and aligned with business goals.

Requirements

• JD degree and licensed to practice law in Texas.
• 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law (in-house experience strongly preferred).
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Experience with international employment matters, including immigration and cross-border compliance.
• Litigation experience, including managing outside counsel.
• Experience with executive compensation and benefits-related legal matters.
• Familiarity with workforce ramp-ups in manufacturing environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Business-oriented and pragmatic; you balance risk and operational reality.
• Comfortable supporting both corporate offices and manufacturing facilities.
• Proactive rather than reactive; you spot issues before they escalate.
• Clear communicator who can guide leaders through complex employment decisions.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple matters simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day labor and employment legal support across corporate and facility environments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements (offer letters, separation agreements, executive agreements, policies, etc.).
• Advise on compliance matters including wage/hour, workplace investigations, employee relations, and benefit issues.
• Serve as legal lead for employment-related litigation and disputes; manage outside counsel as needed.
• Support executive compensation and benefits-related legal matters.
• Oversee international employment issues, including immigration and coordination with foreign counsel.
• Conduct and advise on internal investigations.
• Partner with HR and leadership to proactively identify and mitigate employment risk.
• Develop and maintain practical policies, training materials, and guidance for managers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree