Senior Counsel - Solar Sales & Compliance

Qcells USA Corp.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel to support its direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing business.

You will join a collegial team of legal professionals reporting to the Assistant General Counsel and handle a wide range of consumer protection, regulatory and commercial matters. The role emphasizes litigation support, strategic advisory across functions, and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in law
• Top law firm training preferred
• In-house experience with broad responsibilities
• Strong leadership and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in direct-to-homeowner solar or clean energy a plus
• Strong background in commercial contracts and corporate transactions
• JD from top law school preferred
• Bar membership in at least one state

Responsibilities

• Support litigation, loans, TPO, sales and marketing, fulfillment and digital/software teams in direct-to-homeowner operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice
• Resolve consumer disputes with opposing counsel and manage outside counsel on litigation
• Plan and execute offensive litigation for recovery of defaulted funds; supervise outside counsel
• Oversee consumer protection, regulatory compliance, licensing and contracts, data privacy and cybersecurity
• Create legal and commercial forms and educate the business on key issues

Skills

Litigation management

Commercial contracts

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State bar admission

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel to support its direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing business.

You will join a collegial team of legal professionals reporting to the Assistant General Counsel and handle a wide range of consumer protection, regulatory and commercial matters. The role emphasizes litigation support, strategic advisory across functions, and leadership in a fast-paced environment.