Legal Counsel

LAPLACE Renewable Energy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Multinational environment

Job summary

Laplace Renewable Energy seeks a proactive Legal Counsel to support its U.S. operations. You will serve as the primary legal representative for the U.S., handling contracts, regulatory compliance, disputes, and day-to-day legal support while guiding overseas teams as needed.

You will work with the headquarters legal team to identify risks, coordinate with external counsel, and implement strategies in the U.S. The ideal candidate has U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant legal experience in US-based manufacturing, technology, or commercial company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice balancing operations and regulatory compliance.
• Strong negotiation, coordination, and cross-functional collaboration across time zones and cultures.
• Active membership in good standing with the bar of at least one US state; Texas Bar desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements with customers, vendors, and other business partners.
• Coordinate and ensure regulatory compliance across US operations.
• Manage disputes and coordinate with headquarters and external counsel.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to internal business functions and training to overseas teams.
• Support corporate governance and maintenance of US entities; cross-border matters as needed.

Skills

English communication

Contract negotiation

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional coordination

Education

US Bar admission

Texas Bar preferred

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join our corporate legal team and support the company's U.S. operations.

As the primary legal representative for the company's U.S. operations, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing local legal and compliance matters, including contract review, regulatory compliance, dispute management, and day-to-day legal support. You will also provide legal and compliance guidance to overseas business teams as needed.

Working closely with the headquarters legal department, you will help identify and assess legal risks, coordinate with external legal counsel on specialized matters, and implement legal strategies and decisions in the U.S. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of the U.S. legal environment, strong communication and coordination skills, and the ability to manage routine legal matters independently while recognizing when matters require escalation or specialized legal support.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Review, draft, and assist in negotiating a variety of commercial agreements with customers, vendors, and other business counterparties.
• Identify potential contractual risks and ensure agreements comply with applicable U.S. laws and company policies.
• Coordinate with headquarters legal and external counsel on complex contractual matters and significant legal risks.
• Monitor legal matters throughout the contract lifecycle, including execution and performance.

U.S. Market Compliance & Risk Advisory

• Coordinate and support legal compliance across the company's U.S. business operations.
• Identify and conduct preliminary assessments of potential legal and regulatory risks in areas including insurance, export controls, data privacy, trade sanctions, and employment laws.
• Work with relevant internal departments, headquarters legal, and external counsel to develop and implement appropriate compliance measures.
• Monitor relevant U.S. legal and regulatory developments and communicate their potential impact on business operations.
• Coordinate the handling of US-based legal disputes, claims, and litigation in collaboration with headquarters legal and external counsel.
• Assist with initial dispute assessments, document collection, case preparation and communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel, monitor case progress and deadlines, and report material developments to headquarters legal.

Internal Legal Support & Training

• Provide day-to-day legal support and guidance to internal business functions on routine legal and operational matters.
• Deliver legal and compliance training to internal stakeholders, including overseas business teams.

Corporate Governance & Entity Maintenance

• Coordinate the ongoing legal and regulatory maintenance of the company's U.S. legal entities.

Cross-Border Legal Support

• Collaborate with the Overseas Business Division and headquarters legal department to support legal matters involving other international jurisdictions, as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably within the legal department of a US-based manufacturing, technology, or other commercial company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to review legal documents, communicate with external counsel, and work effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that balances operational needs with regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and coordination skills. Experience working with cross-functional teams and overseas stakeholders across different time zones and cultural backgrounds is highly desirable.
• Active membership in good standing with the bar of at least one U.S. state is strongly preferred. Admission to the Texas Bar is particularly desirable.

What We Offer

• A publicly listed company with competitive technology and products in the industry, providing a strong platform and ample opportunities for career growth and development.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), and 401(k) matching.
• An international company with diverse colleagues from various backgrounds. If you thrive in a multicultural environment, this is an excellent choice for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Laplace Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.