Associate, Legal Operations

Avantus • San Diego, CA

14h • $93,091 - $109,519

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for a Legal Operations Associate position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Real Estate. The Legal Operations Associate will provide legal operations administrative support across multiple cross-functional teams and contract lifecycle management and administration.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Current Notary Public
• Summize or SiteTracker experience a huge plus

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching ; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees