In-House Solar Legal Counsel

Qcells Georgia, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide in-house legal advice across contracts, employment law, customs and trade law, and compliance. The role reports to the Head of Compliance and involves managing disputes, overseeing outside counsel, and ensuring regulatory adherence for US operations.

Onsite in Cartersville, GA. The ideal candidate holds a JD/LLM with bar admission, has in-house or law firm experience, and can handle litigation/arbitration.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Experience as in-house counsel or at a law firm (or both).
• Professional legal experience handling disputes such as litigation and arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and guidance to the business team and management on a variety of legal issues.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes, including disputes with commercial parties.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Provide supervision to outside lawyers hired to assist the company with their specialized legal services.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents, including purchase agreements, sales agreements, service agreements, and lease agreements.
• Design, build, and improve legal team processes.
• Consult and protect Qcells against legal risks, penalties, and investigations.

Skills

In-house counsel experience

Contract drafting

Litigation/arbitration experience

Bar admission

Korean & English bilingual

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLM

Job description

Hanwha Qcells is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide in-house legal advice across contracts, employment law, customs and trade law, and compliance. The role reports to the Head of Compliance and involves managing disputes, overseeing outside counsel, and ensuring regulatory adherence for US operations.

Onsite in Cartersville, GA. The ideal candidate holds a JD/LLM with bar admission, has in-house or law firm experience, and can handle litigation/arbitration.