Legal Paralegal

Canadian Solar•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry. Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate. Position Summary CS Sunshine Holdings Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial, Employment & Corporate Governance Paralegal to join our North America Manufacturing Legal Department. This role supports a dynamic, growing organization within the solar energy manufacturing and energy storage sectors and works closely with Legal, HR, Compliance, Finance, and business teams across multiple U.S. jurisdictions. The successful candidate will play a key role in commercial contracting, employment law support, corporate governance, compliance, and legal operations. This position is ideal for a seasoned in-house paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises strong judgment, and takes ownership of complex, high-impact responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a commercial, corporate, or employment paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department
Demonstrated experience supporting corporate governance and entity management
Hands-on experience with legal budgeting, invoicing, and outside counsel management
Solid understanding of U.S. commercial contracting, corporate governance, and employment law support (non-attorney level)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Proactive self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally
Experienced in working directly with senior leaders, external counsel, and business teams
Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification is preferred

Nice To Haves

In-house experience is preferred; experience supporting a multinational, manufacturing, or regulated organization is a plus
Contract lifecycle management systems
Matter management, legal budgeting, accruals, and invoicing platforms
Compliance program support
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and administer a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor and supplier agreements, service agreements, and intercompany agreements
Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, execution, tracking of obligations, renewals, amendments, and terminations
Partner with business stakeholders to ensure contracts align with operational, financial, and compliance requirements
Prepare, review, and maintain corporate governance documentation
Support corporate entity management activities, including formations, reorganizations, dissolutions, and maintenance of corporate records
Maintain organized, accurate corporate records and legal repositories to ensure audit and diligence readiness
Support employment-related legal matters in collaboration with HR and external counsel
Support responses to employment-related claims, agency charges, and subpoenas, and administer litigation holds
Help monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, and other applicable jurisdictions
Assist with implementation and administration of compliance programs and policies, including ABAC, privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements
Track, manage, and report on legal department budgets, invoices, accruals, and outside counsel spend
Review outside counsel invoices for accuracy, guideline compliance, and budget alignment
Support management of external law firms and vendors, including engagement letters and performance tracking
Track legal department metrics, matters, and workload to support reporting and strategic planning
Provide project management support for legal department initiatives, process improvements, and system implementations
Coordinate transaction closings and ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and properly executed
Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external counsel
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Legal Department