Associate, Legal Operations

Description

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Legal, Risk, IT, 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.
• Draft, redline, and review a variety of commercial agreements, including but not limited to: Master Services Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including playbook development, process enhancements, and future implementation of contract management tools
• 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
• Manage the full contract management life cycle – from intake and drafting through negotiation, execution, and post-signature tracking.
• Educate stakeholders on contracting standards, approval workflows, and policy requirements

Requirements

• A resourceful problem solver with the ability to operate autonomously and efficiently and to figure out solutions proactively and independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experienced with CLM (we use Summize) and Docusign
• Summize or SiteTracker experience a huge plus
• Previous experience in the renewable energy industry preferred, but not required; however, excitement about renewable energy and sustainability is a must-have.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to read, comprehend and summarize legal documents and contracts.
• Ability to pivot between responsibilities to meet tight deadlines and shifting demands and priorities.
• Bachelor’s Degree, though not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with team members at all levels of the company in a congenial, collaborative manner.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
• Willingness to be flexible about your work schedule to support closings and to meet deadlines.
• Notary Public or willingness to be a Notary (within 3 months of hire)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required to communicate effectively with direct team members, across multiple departments and with external counterparties.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an in-house legal department or at a law firm.
• High level of organizational skills and time management skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance