Contracts Manager

Overview

Manage contract lifecycle, negotiations, compliance, and due diligence for energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• contract analysis
• version control
• database management
• legal diligence
• agreement preparation
• compliance management

Tasks

You will support the organization in managing its contract negotiations and obligations pre- and post-contract execution, and provide hands-on support for due diligence activities required by our capital solutions division. You will report to our Senior Contracts Manager and work a hybrid schedule from our HQ in Ridgewood, NJ. -Analyze third-party agreements for conformance with Scale’s standard commercial position to identify material inconsistencies -Manage the signature collection process and timely satisfaction of any approvals or conditions precedent -Implement version control processes and ensure company-wide training and compliance -Manage contracts database, including monitoring existing contracts to ensure conformance with budget, deadlines, performance obligations, customer service, and contract renewals/expiration -Ensure company-wide compliance with Scale’s internal approval processes -Manage the legal and regulatory diligence process for purchasing, selling, and/or financing of distributed energy projects and portfolios -Liaise with legal counsel and incorporate counsel’s input as appropriate -Manage standard form agreements and continually propose and incorporate feedback to improve standard agreements -Support the project management and business development teams in clearing conditions to Scale’s obligations and in complying with the terms of the various agreements -Prepare standard form and customized agreements for customers, partners, and vendors as needed to support day-to-day operations -Support the commercialization and standardization of new products

Requirements

• process oriented
• buy-side diligence
• power purchase
• commercial acumen
• bachelor's
• distributed energy

What You Bring

-Detail and process oriented, with a history of improving and standardizing agreements and contract management processes – balancing speed and agility with internal controls and risk management -Preference for individuals with experience performing and managing buy-side diligence activities -Experience preparing power purchase agreements, energy services agreements, M&A transaction agreements, or similar agreements within the distributed energy industry preferred -Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with standard commercial agreements -Bachelor’s degree required; law degree preferred; 3+ years post-grad work experience -Familiar with the electric industry, with a preference for individuals familiar with the distributed energy industry and regulatory frameworks

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Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.

About Scale Microgrids

-Redefines how businesses power themselves through vertically integrated energy solutions. -Operates from a base in Ridgewood, NJ, expanding through strategic acquisitions and development of solar, storage, and CHP assets nationwide. -Delivers turnkey microgrids across multiple sectors, including commercial, industrial, EV fleet, data centers, municipalities, universities, hospitals, and tribal lands. -Leverages a diverse range of technologies, such as solar PV, battery storage, natural gas generators, fuel cells, CHP systems, advanced controls, and fleet EV charging. -Known for innovative tribal sovereignty projects and comprehensive EV charging microgrids, blending large-scale infrastructure with distributed resiliency.

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