[Hiring] Senior Legal Counsel @Canadian Solar Inc.

Role Description

e-Storage is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its legal team to support its rapidly growing utility-scale energy storage business unit. The Sr. Legal Counsel’s role will focus on project contracts – including:

• EPC contracts
• Equipment supply contracts
• BESS Integrator contracts
• Long-term service contracts
• Warranties
• Performance guarantees

The ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, and work with senior management, outside counsel, and customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide legal advice on construction, corporate, and commercial law matters in support of the energy storage business unit in the United States.
• Negotiate and draft EPC agreements, equipment supply agreements, subcontractor agreements, long-term services agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, product warranties, performance guarantees, and various other contracts.
• Assist with all aspects of project management and project execution, including drafting legal notices, change orders, interpreting contract language, and providing strategic and business-oriented advice.
• Litigation and dispute resolution management as needed.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders—including customers, vendors, EPCs, and utilities.
• Coordinate and supervise outside counsel with a view to balancing legal costs with business goals.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials and licensed to practice law in the United States.
• At least 5 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and infrastructure contracts at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience working in the energy industry (ideally in renewable energy and/or energy storage) is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of United States renewable energy incentives (IRA tax credits) and compliance regulations (OBBBA).
• Knowledge of anti-dumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD), tariffs generally, OFAC, CFIUS, UFLPA, and other trade-related and regulatory matters of import to the business.
• Experience and willingness to lead negotiations of complex commercial contracts.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 5–15% of the time.

Requirements

• Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
• e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Benefits

• Compensation: $195,000 - $250,000 + annual bonus (range varies by location).
• Flexible work options to support employees' well-being.