Description:
A Solar Energy Company, headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. A Solar Energy Company delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing A Solar Energy Company for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.A Solar Energy Company's complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that A Solar Energy Company projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, A Solar Energy Company is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
As an integral part of the global A Solar Energy Company brand, A Solar Energy Company benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. A Solar Energy Company is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), A Solar Energy Company operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.
Summary:
The Senior Counsel's primary focus will be supporting Flexrack with legal needs arising in connection with the Flexrack team's sale of trackers, the buildout of its manufacturing operation and introduction of new products under the Flexrack umbrella. These needs include reviewing, drafting, and effectively negotiating equipment supply agreements, material sourcing and construction contracts related to the manufacturing of the trackers, and such other agreements are occasioned by the operation of Flexrack. This position reports to the Managing Counsel, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position reports to the Cleveland, OH office but will maintain a hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Cleveland, OH office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 15%.
Essential Job Function & Responsibilities
- Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
- Assist the Flexrack team in handling all issues arising during the process of manufacturing and selling solar trackers;
- Structure, draft, review and effectively negotiate supply Agreements and service and vendor contracts;
- Provide general legal support to finance, development, sales and operations teams regarding issues in the manufacture and sale of solar trackers;
- Advise business teams regarding issues that arise during the sale process, including change orders, waivers and force majeure notices, warranty claims, and payment enforcement actions, as necessary;
- Provide general legal counsel and strategic guidance to senior management;
- Effectively and efficiently engage and manage outside counsel; and
- All other duties as assigned by General Counsel or other senior management personnel.
Required Qualifications:
- 3-6 years of relevant experience
- Strong background in commercial construction and/or supply contracts
- Active membership in at least one state bar
- Top law firm training preferred
- In-house experience preferred
- Renewable energy experience required with a focus on construction and procurement agreements
