Canadian Solar Inc.

Senior Legal Counsel

Canadian Solar Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $195,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide legal advice on construction, corporate and commercial law matters in support of the energy storage business unit in the United States
  • 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, changing orders, interpreting contract language and providing strategic and business-oriented advice
  • Litigation and dispute resolution management as needed
  • Maintain clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders—including customers, vendors, EPCs, and utilities
  • 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 United States.
  • At least 5 years' of 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
  • In-depth understanding of United States renewable energy incentives (IRA tax credits) and compliance regulations (OBBBA)
  • Knowledge of anti-dumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD), tariffs generally, OFAC, CFIUS, UFLPA and other trade-related and regulatory matters of import to the business
  • Experience and willingness to lead negotiations of complex commercial contracts
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 5–15% of the time.
Benefits
  • health coverage
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • performance bonuses
  • flexible work arrangements
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract negotiationlitigation managementdispute resolutionproject managementlegal adviceEPC agreementsequipment supply agreementssubcontractor agreementsperformance guarantees
Soft Skills
communicationstrategic thinkingbusiness-oriented advicestakeholder managementleadership
Certifications
licensed to practice law in the United States