Director Legal And Compliance (Emea) (F / M / D)

buscojobs España; Torrejón de Ardoz; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the solar industry seeks an experienced commercial lawyer to lead its EMEA legal team. The ideal candidate will manage complex agreements, ensure compliance with EU laws, and provide legal advice to senior management. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of cross-border trade and compliance.

Formación

• Minimum 8 years of experience in top-tier law firms or international legal departments.
• Expertise in sales contracts and compliance.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish or German.

Responsabilidades

• Lead EMEA legal team and provide sound legal advice.
• Structure, negotiate, and draft complex agreements for sales of PV products.
• Ensure compliance with EU laws and monitor supply chain laws.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Educación

Qualified commercial lawyer in England & Wales, Spain, France, or Germany

Descripción del empleo

Canadian Solar is a vertically integrated manufacturer of solar cells, modules, custom-designed solar power applications, battery energy storage system products, and provider of PV turnkey solutions. Our world-class team works closely with customers to meet all their solar and energy storage needs. Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar is one of the fastest-growing companies in the solar industry and has been listed on NASDAQ since November 2006. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Our goal is to power the world with solar energy and create a cleaner Earth for future generations. We value our culture and people as our most important assets, fostering a corporate culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and aiming to make a positive societal impact.

Your backpack is filled with

• Experience and willingness to lead negotiations of complex commercial contracts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cooperatively
• Strong project management, organizational, research, and analytical skills
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed
• Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Canadian Solar seeks an experienced commercial lawyer to lead its EMEA legal team. The ideal candidate is 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 customers.

LEGAL

• Structure, negotiate, and draft complex agreements for sales of PV products (modules, batteries, inverters) and PV turnkey solutions
• Draft and negotiate other agreements, such as procurement, operation & maintenance, and inter-company agreements
• Advise the Credit team on security arrangements for large transactions, including letters of credit and parent guarantees
• Communicate legal risks and obligations to relevant teams in China
• Ensure compliance with EU laws such as Batteries Regulation and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
• Monitor compliance with supply chain laws, including due diligence and forced labor laws
• Develop and implement legal policies, processes, and contract templates
• Drive the use of AI solutions within the Legal Team
• Manage a team of commercial lawyers qualified in Spanish, English, and German
• Coordinate and supervise outside counsel, balancing costs with business goals
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and compliance with company policies

COMPLIANCE

• Maintain compliance programs, data, records, and training in the EMEA region
• Assist with customer compliance requirements and contract clauses
• Manage anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and KYC processes, performing risk assessments
• Provide compliance advice to management and operational teams
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management
• Collaborate on sanctions, cybersecurity, privacy, and conflict of interest matters
• Handle data protection policies and ensure GDPR compliance

COMPETENCIES

• Qualified commercial lawyer in England & Wales, Spain, France, or Germany
• Minimum 8 years of experience in top-tier law firms or international legal departments, with expertise in sales contracts
• Deep knowledge of cross-border trade, payment systems, tariffs, IP laws, and related topics
• Experience in solar renewables, EPC contracts, disputes, or product law is advantageous

LANGUAGES

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish or German; additional European languages are a plus

LOCATION

• Madrid, Spain

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