General Counsel

GENERAL COUNSEL Job Title: General Counsel Department: Legal Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Classification: Exempt Location: Onsite – INOX SOLAR POSITION SUMMARY The General Counsel serves as INOX SOLAR's chief legal advisor and oversees the company’s legal affairs, contractual risks, employment relations, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role provides strategic legal guidance to executive leadership, drafts and negotiates commercial agreements, advises Human Resources and management on employment matters, and develops practical strategies to protect the company’s legal and business interests. The General Counsel works cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Operations, Sales, Procurement, and executive leadership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Contract Creation, Review, and Negotiation Draft, review, revise, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer contracts, supplier and vendor agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), partnership agreements, and other business contracts. Create and maintain standardized contract templates, legal clauses, playbooks, and approval procedures. Identify and mitigate risks involving liability, indemnification, warranties, payment terms, confidentiality, intellectual property, and termination provisions. Advise business teams and executive leadership on contractual obligations, negotiation strategies, and legal exposure. Oversee the contract lifecycle, including drafting, review, approvals, execution, renewals, amendments, and record retention. Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts align with company policies, operational needs, and business objectives. Lead or support negotiations for significant commercial transactions, strategic partnerships, and other material business arrangements. 2. Employment Relations and Labor and Employment Law Provide legal guidance to Human Resources and management on employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and employment disputes. Advise on compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour requirements, discrimination and harassment laws, leave requirements, workplace accommodations, and retaliation protections. Draft and review employment-related documents, including employment agreements, offer letters, confidentiality agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements where legally permissible. Partner with HR to investigate complaints and allegations involving misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace concerns. Advise management on performance issues, disciplinary procedures, involuntary separations, reductions in force, and related documentation. Support compliance with employee classification, overtime, wage payment, and other applicable labor requirements. Manage or advise on employment-related claims, administrative charges, agency investigations, and litigation. Develop policies and provide training for HR personnel, supervisors, and managers on employment law, documentation, confidentiality, and risk management. 3. Corporate Governance and Legal Compliance Advise executive leadership on corporate governance, business operations, legal obligations, and risk management. Review company policies, procedures, internal controls, and compliance programs for legal alignment. Oversee corporate records, legal documentation, and governance-related filings as applicable. Monitor legal and regulatory changes affecting solar manufacturing, supply chain activities, and commercial operations. Identify potential legal risks and recommend practical measures to reduce the company’s exposure. 4. Litigation, Claims, and Dispute Resolution Manage litigation, arbitration, mediation, claims, and other legal disputes involving the company. Select and coordinate outside counsel; oversee case strategy,…

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