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Corporate Paralegal

Canadian Solar Inc., Mesquite, Texas, United States, 75181

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CS Sunshine Holdings Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial, Employment & Corporate Governance Paralegal to join our North America Manufacturing Legal Department. This role supports a dynamic, growing organization within the solar energy manufacturing and energy storage sectors and works closely with Legal, HR, Compliance, Finance, and business teams across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in commercial contracting, employment law support, corporate governance, compliance, and legal operations. This position is ideal for a seasoned in-house paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises strong judgment, and takes ownership of complex, high-impact responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities Commercial Contracts & Business Support

Draft, review, and administer a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor and supplier agreements, service agreements, and intercompany agreements

Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, execution, tracking of obligations, renewals, amendments, and terminations

Partner with business stakeholders to ensure contracts align with operational, financial, and compliance requirements

Corporate Governance & Entity Management

Prepare, review, and maintain corporate governance documentation

Support corporate entity management activities, including formations, reorganizations, dissolutions, and maintenance of corporate records

Maintain organized, accurate corporate records and legal repositories to ensure audit and diligence readiness

Employment & Labor Law Support

Support employment-related legal matters in collaboration with HR and external counsel

Support responses to employment-related claims, agency charges, and subpoenas, and administer litigation holds

Help monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, and other applicable jurisdictions

Compliance & Legal Operations

Assist with implementation and administration of compliance programs and policies, including ABAC, privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements

Track, manage, and report on legal department budgets, invoices, accruals, and outside counsel spend

Review outside counsel invoices for accuracy, guideline compliance, and budget alignment

Support management of external law firms and vendors, including engagement letters and performance tracking

Track legal department metrics, matters, and workload to support reporting and strategic planning

Provide project management support for legal department initiatives, process improvements, and system implementations

Coordinate transaction closings and ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and properly executed

Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external counsel

Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Legal Department

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a commercial, corporate, or employment paralegal in a law firm or in‑house legal department

Demonstrated experience supporting corporate governance and entity management

Hands‑on experience with legal budgeting, invoicing, and outside counsel management

In‑house experience is preferred; experience supporting a multinational, manufacturing, or regulated organization is a plus

Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification is preferred

Solid understanding of U.S. commercial contracting, corporate governance, and employment law support (non‑attorney level)

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment

Proactive self‑starter with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretionComfortable working independently while collaborating cross‑functionally

Experienced in working directly with senior leaders, external counsel, and business teams

Preferred Experience & Skills

Matter management, legal budgeting, accruals, and invoicing platforms

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)

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