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Join e-STORAGE!\nWho We Are\nWelcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.\nWith our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide.\nAssociate GENERAL COUNSEL, EMEA\nFull-time - UK\nCompany Summary:\nWelcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? 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The ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, and work with senior management, outside counsel and customers.\nMain responsibilities\nLegal Leadership & Strategy\nAct as trusted advisor to senior management on all legal, regulatory, and strategic matters across the UK and EMEA region.\nLead the regional Legal Department, managing and mentoring a high-performing team of commercial & transactional lawyers (based in Germany and the UK).\nProvide proactive, business-focused legal advice across a range of commercial, regulatory, and corporate areas.\nCollaborate closely with global legal, compliance, and operational teams to align legal strategy with corporate goals.\nCommercial Legal Support\nLead negotiations and draft complex, high-value commercial contracts EPC agreements, equipment supply agreements, subcontractor agreements, long-term services agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, product warranties, performance guarantees and various other contracts.\nAssist with all aspects of project management and project execution, including drafting legal notices, changing orders, interpreting contract language and providing strategic and business-oriented advice.\nLitigation and dispute resolution management.\nOversee legal risk exposure and mitigation strategies in relation to product liability, IP, transportation, tariffs/duties, and cross-border sales.\nRegulatory & Compliance Oversight\nOwn the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the EMEA compliance framework, including training, reporting, and risk controls.\nProvide legal support for compliance with EU-level and national regulations applicable to the e-Storage business unit, including the EU Batteries Regulation, WEEE, supply chain due diligence, anti-forced labour rules, and human rights standards.\nManage anti-bribery and corruption controls, KYC/AML due diligence, sanctions screening, and regulatory investigations.\nGovernance & External Counsel Management\nDevelop and implement regional legal policies, contract templates, and internal governance protocols in coordination with global e-Storage legal team.\nManage relationships with external counsel to ensure quality advice and cost-efficiency.\nAct as company secretary or legal representative on governance matters where required by law or corporate structure.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nSolicitor qualified in England & Wales is a must.\n10+ years of post-qualification experience, gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department within a multinational business.\nProven track record advising at executive level on complex legal, contractual, and compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions.\nExperience and willingness to lead negotiations of complex commercial contracts.\nDeep knowledge of commercial law, international trade, and regulatory frameworks in the EU and UK.\nExperience in the renewables, infrastructure, or energy sector highly advantageous.\nDemonstrated leadership experience in building and managing legal teams.\nFluent in English; Spanish or German fluency strongly preferred; other European languages a plus.\nWillingness to travel within UK and EMEA as needed.\nYour Rewards\nWe offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package-including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.\nOur Commitment to Equality & Diversity\n“At e-STORAGE, we know that diverse teams drive innovation and better results. 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