Contracts Manager - Scale Microgrids : Job Details

The Role

You will support the organization in managing its contract negotiations and obligations pre- and post-contract execution and provide hands-on support for diligence activities required by our capital solutions division. Reporting to our Chief Commercial Officer you will work a hybrid schedule from one of our offices in either Ridgewood, NJ, or Manhattan, NYC, or Santa Monica, CA. Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage standard form agreements and continually propose and incorporate feedback to improve standard agreements.
• Support commercialization and standardization of new products.
• Prepare standard forms and customized agreements for customers, partners, and vendors 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 signature collections 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 comply 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 distributed energy projects and portfolios.

The Ideal Candidate

For you to be successful in the role, you should:

• Strong commercial acumen and experience working 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 experience in the distributed energy industry and regulatory frameworks.
• Detail and process-oriented, experienced in 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.
• Experienced in performing and managing buy-side diligence activities.
• Bachelor's degree required; a law degree is preferred; 3+ years post-grad work experience.

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.

About Scale Microgrids

Scale Microgrids ( Scale ) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing, and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customers with cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable power, and also partners with third-party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.

We raised a $500MM equity commitment from Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, to fund our business plan and accelerate growth. We are growing quickly and looking to augment the team with highly motivated entrepreneurial talent.

To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit .

About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm with nearly $60 billion in assets under management (AUM). Its active portfolio of more than 180 companies around the globe is highly diversified by stage, sector, and geography. Warburg Pincus is a growth investor and an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value.

To learn more about Warburg Pincus, please visit .

Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.