Commercial Paralegal

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 142 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 11 GWp of solar power projects and over 3.7 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.

For additional information about Canadian Solar, visit www.canadiansolar.com

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Commercial Paralegal to join our US legal team. In this role, you will provide support to our operations in the solar energy manufacturing sector, ensuring compliance with legal standards and facilitating effective contract management. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in corporate governance, compliance, contract management, and legal administration, while also possessing strong organizational skills to help streamline and optimize the department’s operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the legal team in Mesquite, Texas, Indiana and Kentucky.
• Use strong organizational skills to maintain contract management order, including follow-up on contractual requirements and regulatory filings.
• Prepare and file necessary documents for corporate governance, such as board resolutions and intercompany agreements.
• Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, and supplier contracts across departments.
• Assist in implementing policies and carrying out procedures relating to compliance matters, such as ABAC, privacy, Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality Agreements and others.
• Provide project management oversight for various projects for the legal department.
• Coordinate the completion of transaction closings, ensuring that all necessary documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Work closely with internal teams and external legal counsel to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Organize and maintain legal records efficiently, ensuring easy access to documentation for the legal team.
• Collaborate with legal team to track, manage, and report on key legal department metrics, including matter tracking, budgets, and invoices.
• Help manage external law firm relationships, including handling billing, and ensuring compliance with budget constraints.
• Conduct other duties as required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department, ideally with in-house experience with a global corporation.
• Paralegal certification is desirable; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex legal issues.
• Capable of working under pressure, effectively prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities, comfortable providing direction and working across various departments.
• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of legal work.
• Able to work well with various divisions, external attorneys, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Experienced with legal operations functions, such as matter management, contract lifecycle management, legal budgeting, and vendor management.
• Knowledge of corporate legal matters preferred, including formation, amalgamation, reorganization and winding up of corporations and partnerships.
• Experience with compliance matters is an asset.
• Experience with corporate and/or commercial matters in the US is an asset.
• Advanced computer skills; strong working knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word, PDF, Excel and SharePoint.