Legal Counsel- Immigration

Description

Hanwha Qcells designs, builds, and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining world-class technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for the US energy market.

Summary

The Legal Counsel role will be responsible for providing in-house legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate matters, with a focus on immigration and global mobility. The Legal Counsel reports to the Sr. Legal Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and guidance to the business team and management on a variety of legal issues.
• Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of U.S. and global immigration law, including visa petitions, green cards, and naturalization.
• Manage and oversee the company's immigration program, ensuring compliance with USCIS, Department of Labor (DOL), and Department of State regulations.
• Counsel human resources and management on a wide variety of immigration-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Provide supervision to outside lawyers hired to assist the company with their specialized legal services.
• 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.
• 3+ years of experience as in-house counsel or at a law firm (or a combination of both).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Korean & English).
• Experience in the solar industry, energy sector, or manufacturing industry.