Legal Counsel

Canadian Solar Inc.; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

e-Storage, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, seeks a Legal Counsel to support its legal team in Germany. This role involves drafting and negotiating project contracts while providing strategic legal advice related to energy storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong qualifications, interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and infrastructure contracts.
• Experience in renewable energy or energy storage is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations of complex commercial contracts.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice on construction, corporate, and commercial law matters.
• Negotiate and draft EPC agreements, supply agreements, and service agreements.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Strong academic credentials

Licensed to practice law in Germany

Jobbeschreibung

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design,

manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The

Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.

For Additional Information About E-STORAGE, Visit Www.csestorage.com

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects worldwide. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. The Company also has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is recognized as one of the most bankable companies in the industry.

For Additional Information About Canadian Solar, Visit Www.canadiansolar.com

e-Storage is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its legal team to support its rapidly growing utility-scale energy storage business unit. The Legal Counsel will focus on project contracts—including EPC agreements, equipment supply contracts, BESS integrator contracts, long-term service agreements, warranties, and performance guarantees—and other legal matters. The ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, capable of providing sound legal advice, exercising good business judgment, and working effectively with senior management, outside counsel, and clients.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal advice on construction, corporate, and commercial law matters supporting the energy storage business in EMEA.
2. Negotiate and draft EPC agreements, supply agreements, subcontractor agreements, long-term service agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, warranties, and performance guarantees.
3. Assist with project management and execution, including drafting legal notices, change orders, interpreting contract language, and providing strategic advice.
4. Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
5. Coordinate with outside counsel to balance legal costs with business objectives.

Requirements:

1. Strong academic credentials and licensed to practice law in Germany.
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and infrastructure contracts at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
3. Experience in the energy industry, preferably in renewable energy or energy storage, is preferred.
4. Proven ability to lead negotiations of complex commercial contracts.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cooperatively within a dynamic team.
6. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with significant responsibility.
7. Strong project management, organizational, research, and analytical skills.
8. Extensive drafting and negotiation experience.
9. Estimated travel requirement: 5-15%.