Associate Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview: 

Hanwha Convergence USA is a leading provider of O&M Servies for Solar and Energy Storage Systems, leveraging our industry-leading IT and engineering capabilities. In addition, we are a trusted smart factory solutions provider, supplying top-notch integrated control and monitoring systems. Our company is committed to bringing tomorrow's dreams to life and creating a smarter world with our customers by adding value to technology.

Note for external recruiting firms: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact our employees regarding this position.

Position Summary:  

Hanwha Convergence USA Corp. is seeking an Associate  Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Group and work closely with the Deputy General Counsel in supporting the Company's growing and diversified businesses.

This junior in-house counsel role will work closely with the Deputy General Counsel and will involve significant direct interaction with business leaders and functional teams. The successful candidate should be comfortable operating in a growing environment where priorities may shift, matters may arise unexpectedly, and legal questions frequently require coordination across multiple functions.

The role is intended to provide significant professional development and increasing responsibility. Initially, the Corporate Counsel will work closely with the Deputy General Counsel on substantive matters, with the opportunity to assume increasing ownership of transactions, disputes, compliance matters, and designated business areas as the attorney develops familiarity with the Company and demonstrates sound judgment. The position is intended for an attorney who is intellectually curious, practical, responsive, and interested in developing broad in-house judgment rather than specializing narrowly in one area of law.

The Company values lawyers who can identify legal risks while also understanding the commercial and operational context in which business decisions are made. The successful candidate should be willing to ask questions, challenge assumptions respectfully, develop practical recommendations, and move matters toward resolution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : 

Commercial Contracts and Counseling (appx. 30%)

• Review, draft, revise, and negotiate commercial agreements, including service agreements, construction-related agreements, procurement and vendor agreements, equipment-related agreements, NDAs, amendments, change orders, and other business contracts
• Support contract negotiations with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other counterparties
• Assist business teams in understanding contractual obligations, risk allocation, approval requirements, and practical implications of proposed terms
• Apply and improve established Legal positions, templates, and negotiation guidance while escalating issues requiring broader legal or business judgment
• Work closely with the Deputy General Counsel and business teams to identify material legal and commercial risks and develop practical solutions
• Over time, independently handle routine and moderately complex commercial matters and serve as a primary Legal contact for designated business areas
• Support post-matter reviews and capture lessons learned to improve contracts, processes, and risk management

Disputes, Claims, and Litigation Support (appx. 30%)

• Support and progressively take ownership of commercial disputes, payment disputes, claims, pre-litigation matters, and other contested business issues
• Review contracts, correspondence, project records, and factual materials to assess contractual rights, defenses, exposure, and potential resolution strategies
• Draft and review demand letters, reservation-of-rights correspondence, notices of breach or default, settlement communications, and other dispute-related documents
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop factual records, preserve relevant information, and support dispute strategy
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel where appropriate, including litigation, claims, and specialized legal matters
• Assist in evaluating litigation strategy, settlement positions, discovery matters, and legal spend
• Support post-matter reviews and capture lessons learned to improve contracts, processes, and risk management

Compliance and Corporate Legal Support (appx. 30%)

• Support Company's legal and compliance matters, including corporate policies, internal investigations, employment and HR-related legal matters, licensing and regulatory requirements, and general corporate compliance
• Advise HR and management, under the guidance of the Deputy General Counsel, on employment matters, workplace investigations, disciplinary issues, policies, and other employee-relations matters
• Assist with internal compliance reviews, risk assessments, policy development, and implementation of corrective actions
• Support multi-state licensing, permitting, registration, and other legal compliance initiatives relevant to the Company's operations
• Assist with corporate governance matters, internal approvals, intercompany matters, board or shareholder documentation, and other corporate legal requirements as needed
• Work with internal stakeholders to improve legal awareness, and compliance practices

Other Responsibilities (appx. 10%)

• Support other Legal Group matters as requested

Education and/or Experience Requirements :

Required Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active and in-good standing membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• At least three (3) and up to six (6) years of relevant legal experience
• Strong legal research, analysis, drafting, and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze facts and contractual language and provide practical, concise legal advice
• Strong judgment and ability to recognize when an issue should be escalated
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with business professionals across different functions and levels of seniority
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and ownership
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar areas of law and business operations
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining close communication with the Legal Group and business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar membership
• Experience with commercial contracts, business transactions, disputes, litigation, compliance, employment law, or other in-house matters
• Experience in renewable energy, EPC, construction, industrial services, manufacturing, infrastructure, power generation, or related industries is strongly preferred
• Prior in-house experience or experience advising corporate clients on regulatory matters.
• Experience working directly with business teams and senior management
• Experience with claims, commercial disputes, workplace investigations, or regulatory/compliance matters

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

·         Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·         Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment, such as computers, copiers, scanners, and telephones.

·         Visual acuity to read and review legal documents, computer screens, and printed material.

·         Hearing ability to communicate effectively via telephone, video conference, and in-person interactions.

·         Ability to lift up to 15–25 pounds occasionally (e.g., file boxes, legal binders).

·         Repetitive hand movements for typing and document handling.

·         Mobility to move between offices, courtrooms, or filing areas as needed.

·         Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site workshops/meetings at other locations. (up to 10%)

*Remote work must be performed from the employee's Company-approved primary work location. Any temporary or permanent work from another state or country requires prior written approval from the Company

COMPENSATION: $125,000 - $137,500 salary

Hanwha Convergence is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Convergence will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

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