Legal Counsel, Manufacturing

At CS Power Systems, we’re on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we’re just getting started. As a cutting‑edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. We deeply invest in our people’s success across Canadian Solar’s ecosystem — including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar.

If you’re passionate about renewable energy and want to “Make the Difference” by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Location: Indiana

Key Responsibilities

• Employment & Labor Law
  • Provide day‑to‑day legal guidance on a broad range of employment and labor law matters, including employee relations, workplace conduct, disciplinary actions, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, and wage and hour compliance
  • Lead or support workplace investigations
  • Partner closely with HR on various workforce planning initiatives
  • Assist with the development, implementation, and enforcement of employment policies and procedures across manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local laws
  • Support employment‑related immigration initiatives, including coordination with outside immigration counsel on visas, work authorization, compliance, and related workforce planning matters
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  • Support workplace safety and environmental compliance efforts in coordination with EHS and operations teams
  • Assist with government inspections, audits, and regulatory inquiries
  • Help develop and implement consistent site-level protocols for regulatory engagement and incident response
• Contracts & Commercial Matters
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including construction, vendor, supplier, logistics, and services contracts
  • Advise on contract disputes, claims, and resolutions while preserving business relationships
• Manufacturing & Construction Legal Support
  • Provide day‑to‑day legal support to manufacturing and construction operations, with a strong onsite presence
  • Serve as a trusted legal advisor to plant leadership and operational teams
  • Identify legal and operational risks early and provide practical, business-focused solutions
• Training & Education
  • Design, develop, and deliver practical legal and compliance training for plant leadership, supervisors, and employees to promote legally compliant decision‑making and effective documentation
• Litigation & Claims Management
  • Oversee litigation, claims, and pre‑litigation disputes arising from manufacturing, construction, employment, commercial, and regulatory matters
  • Serve as the primary internal point of contact for outside counsel, including selection, budgeting, strategy alignment, and performance management
  • Assist with management of insurance claims and coordination with risk management and insurers
  • Track litigation matters, assess risk exposure, and provide regular updates and recommendations to the General Counsel and business leadership
• Global & Cross‑Border Support
  • Support operations in a multi‑national environment, partnering with global stakeholders and outside counsel as needed
  • Assist with cross-border supplier relationships, intercompany agreements, and international operational matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably supporting manufacturing
• Active license to practice law in Indiana (required); Kentucky license is strongly preferred
• Experience with employment law, end‑to‑end contract negotiation and management, OSHA/workplace safety, and regulatory compliance

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively and independently in fast‑paced, operational settings
• A business‑minded attorney who balances legal risk with operational realities
• A strong communicator who can translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance
• A collaborative partner who builds trust across functions, cultures, and leadership levels
• Someone motivated to grow with the company and expand responsibility over time