Associate General Counsel - US Operations (2520)

Description Sunlight Batteries USA is seeking a business-orientedAssociate General Counsel, US Operationsto serve as the primary legal advisor supporting all US activities. This role partners closely with executive leadership to provide practical, solutions-focused legal guidance that supports business growth, operational excellence, and compliance across Sunlight’s expanding US manufacturing and commercial footprint. This is a high-impact leadership role offering direct visibility to senior leadership and meaningful influence on strategic decisions. KeyResponsibilities ServeastheleadlegaladvisorforallUSoperations,supportingmultiplefacilitiesandbusinessfunctions PartnercloselywiththeUSCEOandleadershipteamtoprovidecounselonstrategicandoperationalinitiatives Providelegalsupportacrosskeyareas,including:Commercialcontractsandagreements,Employmentandlabormatters,Regulatory,compliance,andEHSconsiderationswithinmanufacturingenvironments Draft,review,andnegotiateabroadrangeofagreements,includingcustomer,supplier,logistics,andservicecontracts Identifylegalrisksanddeliverpractical,business-focusedsolutionsalignedwithcompanyobjectives Manageandoverseeexternallegalcounsel,includingengagementstrategyandlegalspend Supportdevelopmentandexecutionofcomplianceprogramsalignedwithglobalstandardsandpolicies Adviseondisputes,claims,andlitigationmatters,workingwithinternalstakeholdersandexternalpartnersasneeded Collaboratewithgloballegalleadershiptoensurealignment,governanceconsistency,andbestpractices SupportacultureofethicalbusinesspracticesandregulatorycomplianceacrossUSoperations Qualifications RequiredQualifications JurisDoctor(JD)fromanaccreditedinstitution ActivelicensetopracticelawinatleastoneUSjurisdiction 8+yearsoflegalexperience,includingexperiencesupportingbusinessoperations Demonstratedexperiencein:Commercialcontractingandnegotiations,Employmentandlaborlaw Providinglegalguidanceinoperationalenvironments Abilitytooperateeffectivelyinahands-on,standalonelegalrole Strongcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytoinfluenceandadviseseniorleadership Provenabilitytobalancelegalriskwithbusinesspriorities PreferredQualifications In-houselegalexperiencewithinmanufacturing,industrial,energy,orhighlyregulatedindustries Experiencesupportingmulti-siteorgeographicallydispersedoperations Familiaritywithenvironmental,health,andsafety(EHS)regulations Experienceworkingwithinglobalormultinationalorganizations Trackrecordofbuildingorenhancingcomplianceprograms KeyCompetencies Business-mindedandpragmaticdecision-making Strongstakeholderpartnershipandexecutivepresence Soundjudgmentinbalancinglegalriskandoperationalneeds Adaptabilityindynamic,growth-orientedenvironments Highlevelofintegrityandaccountability #J-18808-Ljbffr