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Commercial Contracts Counsel (ESS Division, U.S.) - CATU
Commercial Contracts Counsel (ESS Division, U.S.) - CATUContemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited • Auburn Hills, MI, US
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Commercial Contracts Counsel (ESS Division, U.S.) - CATU

Commercial Contracts Counsel (ESS Division, U.S.) - CATU

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited • Auburn Hills, MI, US
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About CATL :

CATL invites you to continue our legend of green energy!

CATL is a World Fortune 300 Company, a global leader who provides premier EV battery and energy storage battery for the world. CATL's EV battery consumption volume has ranked No.1 in the world for eight consecutive years and global energy storage battery shipment has also ranked No.1 for four consecutive years.

About the Role

We are seeking a

Commercial Contracts Counsel to join our growing Energy Storage Systems (ESS) business. This role goes beyond traditional legal support—it is embedded directly with Sales and Operations to accelerate revenue, streamline deal execution, and strengthen risk management throughout the entire contract lifecycle.

You will serve as a business-oriented lawyer , working shoulder-to-shoulder with Sales to shape smarter, faster deals, while ensuring commercial and legal risks are managed effectively. By engaging early in the deal cycle and staying engaged post-signature, you will help bridge sales and legal, driving both business growth and contract governance. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate experience in the energy storage and / or PV industries, especially those with a track record of negotiating and / or drafting EPC and System Integration contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Support & Negotiation

  • Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex ESS sales contracts (including EPC, Supply, and Tolling agreements).
  • Partner with Sales to structure commercially viable, risk-balanced deal terms that accelerate deal closure.
  • Actively participate in customer-facing negotiations and internal contract approval processes.

Contract Lifecycle Management

  • Serve as contract owner from negotiation through execution, deployment, and closeout.
  • Track key milestones, obligations, amendments, and renewals to ensure compliance across teams.
  • Conduct post-signature risk assessments and feed learnings into future negotiations.

    • Project & Post-Commissioning Support

  • Advise Project Management on contractual interpretation, issue resolution, and change order management.
  • Manage warranty obligations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and other post-installation commitments in collaboration with Service and Operations.

    • Process & Governance Development

  • Build and refine standard templates, negotiation playbooks, and contracting processes for consistency and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Legal & Compliance to align escalation paths, training, and enterprise-wide risk frameworks.
  • Support the evolution of contract governance as the function scales from business-embedded to enterprise-integrated.

    • Qualifications

  • Located in Detroit or Bay Area, or a willingness to relocate (4x - 5x days per week in office)
  • J.D. with admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 5–8+ years of experience in commercial contracting, preferably in the energy, technology, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
  • Proven ability to act as a business partner—balancing commercial goals with legal and risk considerations.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, global environment.
  • Prior in-house counsel experience preferred.
  • Candidates with demonstrated experience negotiating and / or drafting EPC and integration contracts preferred.

    • Location : Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States or Bay Area, on site

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