Paralegal

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry. Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate. Position Summary Canadian Solar is seeking a corporate/commercial paralegal to fill a vacancy in its legal team at the parent company level. This position is ideal for a paralegal with experience in corporate law, compliance, contract management, and who is interested in international legal operations and renewable energy technologies. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are a must. You will be supporting the parent company, as well as its subsidiaries in over 20 countries worldwide in the areas of manufacturing, solar and battery project development, and solar, inverter and battery sales. This is a full-time position, with hybrid work options available, located in the Greater Toronto Area (home office: Kitchener, Ontario).     Responsibilities Coordinate the review, execution, distribution, and filing of various agreements and legal documents Coordinate the formation, registration, and dissolution of legal entities, including communicating with registered agents Maintain records and document management systems Assist with the organization and population of virtual data rooms Provide day-to-day legal support to parent company and subsidiary operations globally Assist in implementing policies and carrying out procedures related to compliance matters, such as anti-bribery/anti-corruption, confidentiality agreements and more Assist in the development of legal policies, processes, and resources at the parent company level Ensure that all activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and that transactions comply with Canadian Solar policies and procedures Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Paralegal Certification is a plus Minimum of 3 years’ related experience (role will be tailored to experience level and more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply) Previous law firm or in-house corporate/commercial experience preferred Thorough knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Experience with MS Teams, Docusign, PowerPoint, SharePoint and virtual data rooms helpful …