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FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Global General Counsel

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. is a rapidly expanding company determined to become the leader in the global energy home storage system industry. The Global General Counsel will serve as the senior legal executive responsible for company-level legal governance, capital markets support, and cross-border regulatory oversight.

EnergyEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy

Hiring Manager

Sarah Galdes

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on corporate governance and fiduciary matters

Support Board and committee governance, including resolutions, minutes, and compliance requirements

Oversee corporate secretarial and entity governance matters across all global subsidiaries, in coordination with local legal resources

Lead legal support for equity and debt financings, strategic investments, and potential M&A transactions

Support IPO preparedness, public-company readiness, and securities law compliance

Partner closely with Finance, Investor Relations, and external counsel on capital markets–related matters

Review, negotiate, and structure complex, high-impact commercial agreements, including:

Manufacturing and supply-chain frameworks

Global distribution and channel partner structures

Strategic partnerships and joint ventures

Technology licensing and platform-related agreements

Advise on product liability, warranty structures, and enterprise-level customer risk exposure

Oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations across the U.S., China, Australia, Japan, and other jurisdictions

Manage regulatory exposure related to clean energy, energy storage, trade compliance, export controls, and sanctions

Coordinate data privacy and cybersecurity compliance efforts, including GDPR, CCPA, and applicable global standards

Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks at the enterprise level

Manage material disputes, claims, and litigation in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders

Oversee corporate insurance programs, including D&O, EPLI, and general liability coverage

Work collaboratively with existing legal leadership to ensure clear ownership, escalation paths, and consistency across regions

Optimize use of external counsel and manage global legal spend related to corporate, governance, and capital matters

Establish scalable policies, templates, and governance processes to support long-term growth

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Corporate governanceCross-border transactionsVenture financingIPO experienceHigh integrityChinese languageCollaborative leadershipClear communication