Corporate Counsel Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A strong background in employment law, contract law, and corporate legal matters, with the ability to provide strategic legal advice across departments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding leadership skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills
• Strong Time and Project Management
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in South Carolina and preferably Washington as well.
• Experience preferred in Canada and US.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate or in-house setting.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, contract law, and corporate governance.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on federal, state, and local regulations impacting solar manufacturing, including environmental, energy, and trade compliance (e.g., EPA, DOE, and ITC regulations).
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes in the renewable energy sector and ensure company-wide compliance.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and represent the company in regulatory matters as needed.
• Support internal audits and investigations, and manage related risk mitigation strategies.
• Support corporate governance activities, including drafting and reviewing corporate policies, bylaws, and board resolutions.
• Advise on corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with securities laws, corporate filings, and other regulatory requirements for a privately held company.
• Provide guidance on employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, workplace policies, and compliance with labor laws (e.g., FLSA, OSHA, EEOC).
• Draft and review employment agreements, non-compete clauses, and severance packages.
• Address employee relations issues, including disputes, investigations, and workplace safety compliance specific to manufacturing environments.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, vendor contracts, customer agreements, and partnership deals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, engineering, sales) to align legal strategy with business goals.
• Manage contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and R&D, to provide legal guidance on business initiatives.
• Manage intellectual property matters, including patents and trademarks related to solar technology innovations.
• Handle litigation and dispute resolution, including coordination with external counsel when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Home office and flexible working schedule