Sr. Counsel, Trade Policy & Regulatory Affairs

Qcells North America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells North America is seeking a Counsel based in Washington, D.C. to support the Head of Trade Policy and Regulatory Affairs with legal, trade, customs, and policy matters affecting U.S. operations.

The role will advise on international trade, regulatory risk, and policy developments, working with legal, compliance, supply chain, and outside counsel. On-site five days a week with some travel (10–15%).

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in international trade, customs, compliance, regulatory law, or related area.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. trade remedies, customs rules, and compliance frameworks affecting manufacturing and global supply chains.
• Familiarity with renewable energy, solar manufacturing, or domestic manufacturing incentives.
• Experience working with federal agencies, outside counsel, and cross-functional business teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on international trade matters, including AD/CVD proceedings, circumvention inquiries, and other trade issues.
• Monitor and assess trade, customs, energy, and manufacturing policy developments affecting Qcells.
• Coordinate with government agencies, industry associations, outside counsel, and other external stakeholders on trade, customs, and policy matters.
• Support internal compliance programs related to customs, trade, supply chain diligence, and import controls.
• Advise on renewable energy and domestic manufacturing incentives, including Sections 45X and 48E under the Inflation Reduction Act.
• Support compliance with Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and other forced labor and supply chain diligence requirements.

Skills

Legal experience

Trade policy knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy monitoring

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qcells is seeking a Counsel to support Head of Trade Policy and Regulatory Affairs legal, trade, customs, and policy matters affecting its U.S. solar manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Description

Qcells is seeking a Counsel to support Head of Trade Policy and Regulatory Affairs legal, trade, customs, and policy matters affecting its U.S. solar manufacturing and supply chain operations.

This role will advise on international trade, customs compliance, regulatory risk, and policy developments impacting Qcells’ business. The position will work closely with legal, corporate affairs, compliance, supply chain, operations, and outside counsel to support Qcells’ strategic objectives in a rapidly evolving trade and energy policy environment. This position is based in Washington D.C and requires working on-site five days a week. Some travel required approx. 10-15%

Responsibilities

• Advise on international trade matters, including antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) proceedings, circumvention inquiries, and other trade issues.
• Monitor and assess trade, customs, energy, and manufacturing policy developments affecting Qcells.
• Coordinate with government agencies, industry associations, outside counsel, and other external stakeholders on trade, customs, and policy matters.
• Support internal compliance programs related to customs, trade, supply chain diligence, and import controls.
• Advise on renewable energy and domestic manufacturing incentives, including Sections 45X and 48E under the Inflation Reduction Act.
• Support compliance with Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and other forced labor and supply chain diligence requirements.

Required Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in international trade, customs, compliance, regulatory law, or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. trade remedies, customs rules, and compliance frameworks affecting manufacturing and global supply chains.
• Familiarity with renewable energy, solar manufacturing, or domestic manufacturing incentives.
• Experience working with federal agencies, outside counsel, and cross-functional business teams.

Preferred Skills

• A practical, business-oriented lawyer with strong judgment and the ability to translate complex trade, policy, and regulatory issues into clear guidance.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple trade, policy, and customs compliance workstreams at the same time.
• Collaborative, responsive, and comfortable working with internal business teams, outside counsel, government agencies, and industry partners.
• Strong communicator with excellent drafting, analytical, and project-management skills.

Compensation

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $184,900 – $231,100
• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY, DC): $169,500 – $211,900
• Zone 3 (All Others): $154,100 – $192,600

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world‑class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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