Description:
Summary:The Legal Counsel role will be responsible for providing in-house legal guidance on workplace-related issues, ensuring compliance with labor laws while protecting the rights of employer and employees. The Legal Counsel will assist in the resolution of disputes and manage litigation/arbitration, while reviewing and interpreting legal requirements and effectively communicating these to the business/external stakeholders. This position reports to the Sr. Legal Counsel.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret and apply local, state (Georgia), and federal employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, and FLSA.
- Draft, review, and update employee handbooks, offer letters, non-compete agreements, and separation packages to ensure they are legally sound and enforceable under Georgia law.
- Provide real-time counsel to HR and executive leadership on sensitive matters such as terminations, disciplinary actions, and internal investigations.
- Manage and oversee outside counsel for employment-related litigation. Represent the company in administrative hearings before the EEOC or the Georgia Department of Labor.
- Conduct regular training sessions for management on wage-and-hour compliance, harassment prevention, and evolving labor standards.
- 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.
- Experience as in-house counsel or at a law firm (or a combination of both).
- Professional legal experience handling legal disputes such as litigation and arbitration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience as in-house counsel or at a law firm (or a combination of both).
- Strong familiarity with Georgia-specific statutes (e.g., Georgia's Restrictive Covenants Act) and the Bartow County/Whitfield County legal environments.
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
