Description:

Position Summary:
A Whole House Battery & Energy Storage System Company is a rapidly expanding company determined to become the leader in the global energy home storage system (ESS) industry. A Whole House Battery & Energy Storage System Company offers whole home energy solutions typically coupled with solar PV systems, bringing households into the modern all-electric future. Though founded by experts in power electronics, BMS and EMS, A Whole House Battery & Energy Storage System Company is equally focused on energy management software while also providing top level service to our partners and customers. A Whole House Battery & Energy Storage System Company is expanding its global footprint, relying on an industry leading supply chain. This is an exciting time to be at a fast-growing company in a fast-accelerating industry.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our growing international legal team. This role requires expertise in US privacy regulations with a strong understanding of cross-border data transfer requirements, particularly for companies with global operations. The ideal candidate will combine deep data protection knowledge with commercial contract expertise to support our expanding business operations.

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:

Data Compliance Program Management: Partner with Chief Privacy Officer/DPO to implement global data protection measures, conduct DPIAs, and maintain compliance procedures and incident response protocols
Commercial Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial transaction agreements; lead contract negotiations for international partnerships and manage template development
Regulatory Response & Risk Management: Lead privacy breach incident response, prepare regulatory filings and compliance reports, and serve as primary contact for regulatory inquiries across multiple jurisdictions

Qualifications and Experience:
Required Qualifications:

Education & Licensing
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with a US state bar

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of legal experience in corporate legal departments or law firms
In-house counsel experience strongly preferred, with demonstrated ability to provide practical business-focused legal advice
Demonstrated expertise in data privacy and cross-border data transfer compliance and data protection impact assessments
Substantial experience with commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation

Working Environment & Skills:

Native or near-native English proficiency
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (preferred but not mandatory)
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth corporate environment
Strong project management skills with ability to independently drive complex initiatives to completion
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
Flexible working hours required to accommodate US-China operations and cross-timezone collaboration