Contracts manager

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, trading and operation of battery energy storage assets across U.S. power markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary optimization applications daily to dispatch its fleet and support its offtake customers. Backed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, Jupiter Power has a strategic portfolio of nearly 2,300 MW / 5,000 MWh in operations or under construction and a pipeline of over 12,000 MW in new projects in development.

The Contracts Manager will help craft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute legal and financial agreements covering a wide range of transactions. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to ensure contracts are within budget and set timelines, and will negotiate terms, as requested, and on behalf of Jupiter Power.

This role will be based out of any of our offices (Houston, TX, Austin, TX or Chicago, IL) and is subject to our Company’s return-to-office policy which currently requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Draft, review, edit, analyze, provide guidance, and finalize a variety of contracts to support the Legal department.
• Manage contract review requests for the Legal department.
• Prepare final contracts for execution and ensure contracts are executed in accordance with corporate and legal requirements.
• Analyze contracts for input into Company’s contract database and ensure files are accurate and complete.
• Support the population of data rooms with applicable contracts to support transactions.
• Monitor and audit contract obligations to ensure compliance.
• Providing training and guidance to team members and other departments on contract management and policies.
• Maintain and update contract forms.
• Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters.
• Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the Company itself.
• Conducting special projects as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• General knowledge of contract creation and administration.
• Understanding of legal and contract terminology, and construction/operations contractual terms.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and interact with diverse counterparts.
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills with a customer service mindset.
• Excellent knowledge of contract law.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Close attention to detail.
• Ability to draft contractual agreements and clauses with strong proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and meeting critical deadlines.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience in the alternative energy industry.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels of management and employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
• Strong research and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in contract management software.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

Experience

7+ years of experience managing contracts in a legal capacity.

Computer Skills

Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-based systems.

Other Requirements

Understanding of legal and contract terminology, and construction/operations contractual terms.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Physical Demands – Office

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation & Benefits

$100,000 minimum - $130,000 maximum.

This pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Jupiter Power considers a number of factors when determining starting compensation such as the position requirements and the candidate's qualifications.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.