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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. Strong familiarity with Georgia-specific statutes (e.g., Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Act) and the Bartow County/Whitfield County legal environments.

<p><b>Description</b></p><div><b>SUMMARY<br/></b>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. </div><div> </div><div><b>RESPONSIBILITIES</b></div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li>Interpret and apply local, state (Georgia), and federal employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, and FLSA.</li><li>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.</li><li>Provide real-time counsel to HR and executive leadership on sensitive matters such as terminations, disciplinary actions, and internal investigations.</li><li>Manage and oversee outside counsel for employment-related litigation. Represent the company in administrative hearings before the EEOC or the Georgia Department of Labor.</li><li>Conduct regular training sessions for management on wage-and-hour compliance, harassment prevention, and evolving labor standards.</li><li>Design, build, and improve legal team processes. </li><li>Consult and protect Qcells against legal risks, penalties, and investigations. </li></ul><div> </div><div><b>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li>Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or an equivalent degree from an accredited law school. </li><li>A member in good standing with a state bar association.  </li><li>Experience as in-house counsel or at a law firm (or a combination of both). </li><li>Professional legal experience handling legal disputes such as litigation and arbitration. </li></ul><div><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li>7+ years of experience as in-house counsel or at a law firm (or a combination of both). </li><li>Strong familiarity with Georgia-specific statutes (e.g., Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Act) and the Bartow County/Whitfield County legal environments.</li><li>Bilingual (Korean & English). </li><li>Experience in the solar industry, energy sector, or manufacturing industry. </li></ul><div style="line-height:normal;background:white"> </div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><b>PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS</b>  </div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li>Ability to follow directions effectively while demonstrating the ability to take initiative and contribute ideas when appropriate. </li><li>Collaborative and able to work well within a team environment, balancing the ability to receive guidance and offer support to colleagues. </li><li>Strong attention to detail and strategic, analytical thinking skills. </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate across all levels within the organization. </li><li>Legal and moral integrity. </li><li>Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment. </li></ul><div><i>Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.</i></div>

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Legal Counsel

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Attorney

Communication Skills

Consulting

Detail Oriented

Disciplinary Action

English Language

Interpersonal Skills

Interpret Regulations

Korean Language

Law Enforcement

Leadership

Legal

Litigation

Maintain Compliance

Manufacturing

Offer Letters

Performance Reviews

Process Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Requirements

Solar Power

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This role provides the opportunity to support a broad range of legal functions, including litigation management, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with legal management software is a plus.

<p><b>Description</b></p><div><b>Summary</b></div><div>We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our in-house legal team. This role provides the opportunity to support a broad range of legal functions, including litigation management, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</div><div><b></b></div><div><b></b></div><div><b>Responsibilities:</b> </div><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Support all phases of litigation, including document collection, review, and production in coordination with outside counsel</li><li>Assist in responding to subpoenas, discovery requests, and other legal inquiries</li><li>Manage and organize legal documents, including implementation of document retention and tracking processes</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to gather information and support legal initiatives</li><li>Maintain litigation trackers, matter summaries, and internal reporting materials</li><li>Support internal investigations and compliance-related activities</li><li>Coordinate meetings, schedules, and communications, including collaboration with internal teams and outside counsel</li></ul><div><b>Qualifications:</b> </div><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certification preferred</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department</li><li>Experience supporting litigation matters, including document management and discovery processes</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with legal management software is a plus</li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , 'times'">Prior experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment</li></ul><div style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:20px 0px;color:rgb( 39 , 39 , 39 );font-family:'lato' , sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;line-height:27px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px"><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb( 39 , 39 , 39 );font-family:'lato' , sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;line-height:27px"><i style="font-style:italic;line-height:inherit">Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.</i></div></div>

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