Sr. Legal Director / Corporate Counsel

Silfab Solar Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

HSA option

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Home office & flexible schedule

Job summary

Silfab Solar Inc. seeks a Legal Director to guide the company on regulatory compliance, employment and contract law, and corporate governance.

You will drive risk mitigation, oversee external counsel, manage the legal budget, and support M&A activities across the organization. Based in Fort Mill, SC, this on-site role requires a JD with SC license (Washington preferred) and a proven track record leading in-house teams within manufacturing or energy sectors; outstanding negotiation, leadership,

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in South Carolina (preferably Washington)
• 5+ years relevant legal experience in corporate or in-house setting
• Strong knowledge of employment, contract, and corporate governance

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Advise on federal, state, and local regulations impacting solar manufacturing and related compliance.
• Corporate Governance: Support governance activities including policies, bylaws, board resolutions, and filings.
• Employment Law: Guidance on hiring, terminations, policies, and compliance with labor laws; draft agreements.
• Contract Law: Draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts; manage lifecycle, renewals, and dispute resolution.
• General Legal Support: Collaborate with finance, operations, R&D; manage IP; coordinate external counsel

Skills

Contract law

Employment law

Corporate governance

Negotiation

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

SC law license

Job description

Job Description

Summary of Position:

The Legal Director is responsible for legal guidance for the company. This role focuses on supporting employee and labor relations, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements, supporting M&A activities, and managing external counsel and legal budget.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Advise on federal, state, and local regulations impacting solar manufacturing, including environmental, energy, and trade compliance (e.g., EPA, DOE, ITC). Monitor and interpret regulatory changes; interface with agencies; support internal audits and risk mitigation.
• Corporate Governance: Support governance activities including drafting and reviewing policies, bylaws, board resolutions; advise on transactions; ensure compliance with securities laws and filings.
• Employment Law: Provide guidance on hiring, terminations, policies, and compliance with labor laws (FLSA, OSHA, EEOC); draft agreements, non‑competes, severance; address employee relations issues and workplace safety compliance.
• Contract Law: Draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts (supply, vendor, customer, partnership). Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and sales; manage contract lifecycle, renewals, and dispute resolution.
• General Legal Support: Collaborate with finance, operations, and R&D; manage intellectual property matters; handle litigation and dispute resolution; coordinate external counsel.

Qualifications

• Skills: Strong background in employment, contract, and corporate law; excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical abilities; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment; outstanding leadership, interpersonal, intercultural, and project management skills.
• Education and Experience: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in South Carolina and preferably Washington; 5+ years relevant legal experience in a corporate or in‑house setting; strong knowledge of employment law, contract law, and corporate governance; minimum 10 years of related experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Home office and flexible working schedule