Legal Counsel, Commercial & Finance (3-8 Years)

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Counsel, Commercial & Finance (3–8 Years)

Louisville, KY / Jeffersonville, IN | Full-Time | Hybrid or Remote (U.S.)

Join a global renewable energy manufacturer's parent-company legal team and work on lender facilities, procurement and cross-border deals across worldwide operations, in a hybrid seat near Louisville or remote from anywhere in the U.S.

Protem Legal is working closely with a global renewable energy manufacturer to find a Legal Counsel for its parent-company legal team.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Parent-company seat reporting to the General Counsel
• International, cross-border commercial and finance work
• Hybrid near Louisville (preferred) or remote within the U.S.
• Competitive salary plus a performance bonus

About the Role

You'll support the parent company and its global subsidiaries in manufacturing, solar and battery project development, and product sales. The work centers on drafting and negotiating agreements, from lender facilities to intercompany and procurement contracts, and on managing legal risk across a fast-growing industry.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review and negotiate lender facilities, intercompany services, procurement and IT contracts, parent guarantees and more
• Advise on contract disputes and claims while preserving business relationships
• Provide day-to-day legal support to the parent company and global subsidiaries
• Manage risk around product liability, IP, logistics, tariffs and cross-border sales
• Work with regional legal teams and supervise outside counsel cost-effectively
• Help develop parent-company legal policies, processes and resources

What We're Looking For

• 3–8 years of experience, including at least 3 years of corporate/commercial work
• Experience advising on, structuring or negotiating financing transactions (strongly preferred)
• Solid academic credentials
• License to practice in your jurisdiction of residence
• Strong drafting skills and experience negotiating complex commercial contracts on a deal team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Helpful Experience

• Renewable energy, solar or energy storage experience
• Manufacturing, M&A or securities law background

Work Environment

Hybrid in the Louisville, KY / Jeffersonville, IN area is preferred. Remote within the U.S. is also an option.

Compensation

Pay will be discussed during the interview process and is based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

If you want global commercial and finance work in a growing industry, apply confidentially through Protem Legal. We'll contact you before anything is shared with the company.