Legal Counsel

Position Summary

The Legal Counsel will be the primary legal advisor for our U.S. operations, providing comprehensive support on matters involving:

• Sales and distribution of energy storage and EV charging products in the U.S. market
• Manufacturing operations and supply chain activities at our Ohio factory
• Labor and employment matters affecting U.S. teams
• Regulatory and compliance issues across federal and state jurisdictions

This role requires a proactive, business-oriented attorney who can partner effectively with cross-functional teams, support a growing clean-energy business, and ensure the company’s U.S. operations remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial and Sales Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including sales agreements, master supply agreements, distribution agreements, and reseller agreements.
• Advise on contract performance, risk allocation, warranty issues, product liability exposure, and regulatory compliance affecting energy storage and EV charging products.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to U.S. sales, technical, and management teams.

Manufacturing and Factory Support

• Support legal matters arising from operation of the company’s U.S. factory in Ohio, including purchasing, logistics, quality control, and safety and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with operations and EHS teams to help ensure ongoing compliance with applicable manufacturing, safety, and environmental regulations.

Labor and Employment

• Advise on U.S. labor and employment issues, including hiring, performance management, terminations, employee relations, and workplace policies.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Compliance and Regulatory

• Monitor and advise on federal and state regulatory developments affecting renewable energy, electronics manufacturing, and EV charging equipment.
• Provide guidance on Buy America/Build America (BABA) compliance and related government procurement requirements (preferred).
• Manage and coordinate with external counsel as needed on specialized regulatory or litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant legal experience, either in a law firm or in-house (in-house or manufacturing/energy experience strongly preferred).
• Solid experience in commercial contracts and at least one of: labor and employment, manufacturing operations, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with cross-border teams and international stakeholders preferred.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical, actionable legal advice in a fast-moving environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.