Contracts Manager

Type One Energy Group•Knoxville, TN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Contracts Manager for Type One Energy, you will play a crucial role in managing the contractual aspects of the mission to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. You will support the Senior Contracts Manager in the development, negotiation, and implementation of a wide range of contracts and agreements, as well as collaborating with Senior Leadership, Engineers, and legal teams to develop and manage the execution of comprehensive contract documents.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field.
Proven experience in contract management within engineering or a project delivery environment.
In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements within the science or engineering fields.
Experience of mitigating contractual risk.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with project management principles and practices.

Nice To Haves

SME / experience with US DOE contracting practices and procedures.
Knowledgeable of global energy markets.
Experience of working in start-up environments.
International experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and track a pipeline of non-disclosure agreements, commercial agreements, purchase orders, collaborative agreements, and supporting documentation.
Management of existing and emerging agreements with collaborators, suppliers, universities and other entities.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to our project deliverables, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Support commercial agreements review and negotiation.
Identify and assess potential terms and conditions and contractual risks, providing recommendations for risk mitigation strategies.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial environment.
Oversee the development and implementation of a contract review process to ensure approvals consistent with business processes (i.e. delegation of authority).
Along with Sr. Contract Manager, act as primary interface with legal advisors to ensure contracts are legally sound.
Act as a point of contact for dispute resolution, working closely with legal counsel and relevant teams to address any contractual disputes in a timely and efficient manner.
Implement processes to track and report on compliance metrics, taking corrective actions when necessary.