ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, EMEA
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Welcome to e-STORAGE , a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.
With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide.
Associate GENERAL COUNSEL , EMEA
Full-time – UK
Company Summary:
Welcome to e-STORAGE , a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.
With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide.
Job Title: Associate General Counsel, EMEA
Location: UK (remote with quarterly travel to the London Office)
Reports To: General Counsel, e-Storage
P osition Summary:
e-Storage is seeking an experienced lawyer to lead its UK and EMEA legal team. The Associate General Counsel’s role will oversee the legal and compliance functions for the e-Storage business unit in the UK and EMEA, with a primary focus on project contracts and execution – including EPC contracts, equipment supply contracts, BESS Integrator contracts, long-term service contracts, warranties, and 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.
Main responsibilities
Legal Leadership & Strategy
- Act as trusted advisor to senior management on all legal, regulatory, and strategic matters across the UK and EMEA region.
- Lead the regional Legal Department, managing and mentoring a high-performing team of commercial & transactional lawyers (based in Germany and the UK).
- Provide proactive, business-focused legal advice across a range of commercial, regulatory, and corporate areas.
- Collaborate closely with global legal, compliance, and operational teams to align legal strategy with corporate goals.
Commercial Legal Support
- Lead negotiations and draft complex, high-value commercial contracts 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, changing orders, interpreting contract language and providing strategic and business-oriented advice.
- Litigation and dispute resolution management.
- Oversee legal risk exposure and mitigation strategies in relation to product liability, IP, transportation, tariffs/duties, and cross-border sales.
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
- Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the EMEA compliance framework, including training, reporting, and risk controls.
- Provide legal support for compliance with EU-level and national regulations applicable to the e-Storage business unit, including the EU Batteries Regulation, WEEE, supply chain due diligence, anti-forced labour rules, and human rights standards.
- Manage anti-bribery and corruption controls, KYC/AML due diligence, sanctions screening, and regulatory investigations.
Governance & External