Job Description

About the job

FranklinWH is a rapidly expanding company determined to become the leader in the global energy home storage system (ESS) industry. FranklinWH offers whole home energy solutions typically coupled with solar PV systems, bringing households into the modern all-electric future. Though founded by experts in power electronics, BMS and EMS, FranklinWH is equally focused on energy management software while also providing top level service to our partners and customers. FranklinWH is expanding its global footprint, relying on an industry leading supply chain. This is an exciting time to be at a fast-growing company in a fast-accelerating industry.

The Global General Counsel (GGC) serves as FranklinWH’s senior legal executive responsible for company-level legal governance, capital markets support, and cross-border regulatory oversight. This role acts as a key legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, with a focus on global structure, risk management, and long-term corporate readiness.

The GGC complements existing legal leadership by owning matters that are global, structural, and Board-facing in nature, while working collaboratively with regional and functional legal teams. This is a hands-on role requiring strong judgment, business acumen, and experience operating in high-growth, multinational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Board Support

• 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

Corporate & Strategic Transactions

• 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

Commercial & Technology Legal (Global Scope)

• 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

Global Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• 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

Risk Management & Dispute Oversight

• 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

Legal Function Coordination

• 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

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 12+ years of legal experience, including senior law firm experience and in-house roles at a high-growth or global technology or manufacturing company
• Strong experience in corporate governance, venture or growth-stage financing, and cross-border transactions
• Familiarity with clean energy, advanced manufacturing, or regulated industries preferred
• IPO or late-stage pre-IPO experience highly desirable
• Chinese language is a plus.

Key Attributes

• Sound corporate judgment with a strong understanding of fiduciary responsibility
• Collaborative legal leader comfortable operating within a multi-leader legal structure
• Hands-on and execution-oriented, able to prioritize high-impact matters
• Clear communicator who translates complex legal issues into practical business guidance
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism

FranklinWH offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and a performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes:

• a 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• medical/dental/life/disability program.
• PTO, and sick days.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Generous Travel Per Diem.

FranklinWH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Agency applications will not be considered.

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