Analysis Skills, Attorney, Communication Skills, Consulting, Detail Oriented, English Language, Federal Laws and Regulations, Human Resources Management, Immigration Law, Interpersonal Skills, Korean Language, Leadership, Legal, Legal Reports, Legal Support Skills, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Solar Power, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Analysis, Team Player, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Description
Hanwha Qcells designs, builds, and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining world-class technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for the US energy market.
Please note: This role is onsite in Cartersville, GA.
SUMMARY
The Legal Counsel role will be responsible for providing in-house legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate matters, with a focus on immigration and global mobility. The Legal Counsel reports to the Sr. Legal Counsel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide legal support and guidance to the business team and management on a variety of legal issues.
Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of U.S. and global immigration law, including visa petitions, green cards, and naturalization.
Manage and oversee the company's immigration program, ensuring compliance with USCIS, Department of Labor (DOL), and Department of State regulations.
- Counsel human resources and management on a wide variety of immigration-related matters.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Provide supervision to outside lawyers hired to assist the company with their specialized legal services.
- Design, build, and improve legal team processes.
- Consult and protect Qcells against legal risks, penalties, and investigations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or an equivalent degree from an accredited law school.
- A member in good standing with a state bar association.
- 3+ years of experience as in-house counsel or at a law firm (or a combination of both).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual (Korean & English).
- Experience in the solar industry, energy sector, or manufacturing industry.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Ability to follow directions effectively while demonstrating the ability to take initiative and contribute ideas when appropriate.
- Collaborative and able to work well within a team environment, balancing the ability to receive guidance and offer support to colleagues.
- Strong attention to detail and strategic, analytical thinking skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate across all levels within the organization.
- Legal and moral integrity.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.