Contracts Manager

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.

This is a hybrid role (3 days a week) based at our HQ in Ridgewood, NJ. It reports to our Senior Contracts Manager.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Manage standard form agreements and continually propose and incorporate feedback to improve standard agreements
• Support the commercialization and standardization of new products
• Prepare standard form and customized agreements for customers, partners, and vendors as needed to support day-to-day operations
• Analyze third-party agreements for conformance with Scale's standard commercial position to identify material inconsistencies
• Liaise with legal counsel and incorporate counsel's input as appropriate
• Implement version control processes and ensure company-wide training and compliance
• Manage the signature collection process and timely satisfaction of any approvals or conditions precedent
• Manage contracts database, including monitoring existing contracts to ensure conformance with budget, deadlines, performance obligations, customer service, and contract renewals/expiration
• 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
• 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

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree required; law degree preferred; 3+ years post-grad work experience
• Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with standard commercial agreements
• Experience preparing power purchase agreements, energy services agreements, M&A transaction agreements, or similar agreements within the distributed energy industry preferred
• Familiar with the electric industry, with a preference for individuals familiar with the distributed energy industry and regulatory frameworks
• 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
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial in nature; willing to step outside of role where needed to support the company's needs; thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Preference for individuals with experience performing and managing buy-side diligence activities

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act Like An Owner
• Hustle
• Demand Results
• Go Together
• Evolve or Disappear

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