Paralegal

Canadian Solar Inc.; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Personal leave

Sick days

Performance bonus

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a corporate/commercial paralegal to support its legal team at the parent company level.

The role focuses on corporate law, compliance, contract management, and international operations across subsidiaries in 20+ countries, with hybrid work options in the Greater Toronto Area (home office: Kitchener, Ontario). You will coordinate legal documents, manage entities, and provide day-to-day support while upholding Canadian Solar policies and confidentiality standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Paralegal Certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years' related experience; more experienced candidates encouraged to apply.
• Previous law firm or in-house corporate/commercial experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with MS Teams, Docusign, PowerPoint, SharePoint and virtual data rooms is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the review, execution, distribution, and filing of various agreements and legal documents.
• Coordinate the formation, registration, and dissolution of legal entities, including communicating with registered agents.
• Maintain records and document management systems.
• Assist with the organization and population of virtual data rooms.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to parent company and subsidiary operations globally.
• Assist in implementing policies and procedures related to compliance matters (anti-bribery/anti-corruption, confidentiality agreements, etc.).
• Assist in developing legal policies, processes, and resources at the parent company level.
• Ensure activities comply with Canadian Solar policies and procedures and maintain high ethical standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Teams

Docusign

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Virtual data rooms

Job description

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

Canadian Solar is seeking a corporate/commercial paralegal to fill a vacancy in its legal team at the parent company level. This position is ideal for a paralegal with experience in corporate law, compliance, contract management, and who is interested in international legal operations and renewable energy technologies. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are a must. You will be supporting the parent company, as well as its subsidiaries in over 20 countries worldwide in the areas of manufacturing, solar and battery project development, and solar, inverter and battery sales. This is a full-time position, with hybrid work options available, located in the Greater Toronto Area (home office: Kitchener, Ontario).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the review, execution, distribution, and filing of various agreements and legal documents
• Coordinate the formation, registration, and dissolution of legal entities, including communicating with registered agents
• Maintain records and document management systems
• Assist with the organization and population of virtual data rooms
• Provide day-to-day legal support to parent company and subsidiary operations globally
• Assist in implementing policies and carrying out procedures related to compliance matters, such as anti-bribery/anti-corruption, confidentiality agreements and more
• Assist in the development of legal policies, processes, and resources at the parent company level
• Ensure that all activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and that transactions comply with Canadian Solar policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Paralegal Certification is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years' related experience (role will be tailored to experience level and more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply)
• Previous law firm or in-house corporate/commercial experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with MS Teams, Docusign, PowerPoint, SharePoint and virtual data rooms helpful
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to uphold standards of complete discretion and confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle multiple projects, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines
• Creative, versatile and adaptable team-player, willing to work on shifting departmental needs with enthusiasm

Compensation & Benefits

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, life and disability coverages,personal leave and sick days.

The pay range for this position is $65,000 - $115,000CADannually (subject to change). This rangerepresentsannual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply. Canadian Solar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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