Legal Counsel- Immigration

About the role

This role is onsite in Cartersville, GA. 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.

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.

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