Legal Counsel

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.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our growing international legal team. This role requires expertise in US privacy regulations with a strong understanding of cross-border data transfer requirements, particularly for companies with global operations. The ideal candidate will combine deep data protection knowledge with commercial contract expertise to support our expanding business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Compliance Program Management: Partner with Chief Privacy Officer/DPO to implement global data protection measures, conduct DPIAs, and maintain compliance procedures and incident response protocols
• Commercial Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial transaction agreements; lead contract negotiations for international partnerships and manage template development
• Regulatory Response & Risk Management: Lead privacy breach incident response, prepare regulatory filings and compliance reports, and serve as primary contact for regulatory inquiries across multiple jurisdictions

Required Qualifications:

Education & Licensing

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with a US state bar

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience in corporate legal departments or law firms
• In-house counsel experience strongly preferred, with demonstrated ability to provide practical business-focused legal advice
• Demonstrated expertise in data privacy and cross-border data transfer compliance and data protection impact assessments
• Substantial experience with commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation

Working Environment & Skills:

• Native or near-native English proficiency
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (preferred but not mandatory)
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth corporate environment
• Strong project management skills with ability to independently drive complex initiatives to completion
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
• Flexible working hours required to accommodate US-China operations and cross-timezone collaboration

Compensation and Benefits:

FranklinWH offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and a performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. This is a full-time position. 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.