Job Description
The Legal Operations Associate will provide administrative support for contract lifecycle management, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and tracking commercial agreements, while collaborating with internal teams to ensure efficient and compliant contract processes in a renewable energy company.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full contract management lifecycle from intake and drafting to negotiation, execution, and post-signature tracking
- Draft, redline, and review commercial agreements such as Master Services Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to understand needs, communicate risks, and ensure smooth contract execution
- Maintain organized records, support contract version control, status tracking, and key date monitoring
- Support process improvements, including playbook development and implementation of contract management tools
- Educate stakeholders on contracting standards, approval workflows, and policy requirements
- Apply contracting best practices to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
Requirements
- Manage the full contract management life cycle from intake and drafting through negotiation, execution, and post-signature tracking.
- Draft, redline, and review a variety of commercial agreements, including but not limited to Master Services Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders such as Legal, Risk, IT, and Business Units to understand needs, communicate risks, and ensure smooth contract execution.
- Maintain organized records and support contract version control, status tracking, and key date monitoring.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including playbook development, process enhancements, and future implementation of contract management tools.
- Educate stakeholders on contracting standards, approval workflows, and policy requirements.
- Adopt and apply contracting best practices to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and drive consistency, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (not required but preferred).
- Have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an in-house legal department or at a law firm.
- Previous experience in the renewable energy industry is preferred but not required; excitement about renewable energy and sustainability is a must-have.
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills.
- Exhibit high organizational skills and time management skills.
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with team members, multiple departments, and external counterparties.
- Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to read, comprehend, and summarize legal documents and contracts.
- Have strong interpersonal skills to interact with team members at all levels in a collaborative manner.
- Be a resourceful problem solver capable of operating autonomously and efficiently, proactively finding solutions.
- Ability to pivot between responsibilities to meet tight deadlines and shifting demands and priorities.
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial attitude and work ethic, with a desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.
- Be willing to support flexible work schedules to meet deadlines and support closings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems such as Summize and Docusign.
- Willingness to become a Notary Public within 3 months of hire.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation with a salary range of $69,568 to $101,317 USD plus bonus
Flexible work schedule
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
401(k) matching
Flexible PTO
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