Contracts Manager

Jupiter Power•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
7+ years of experience managing contracts in a legal capacity
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-based systems
Understanding of legal and contract terminology, and construction/operations contractual terms

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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