Deputy General Counsel & Head of Contracting

NovaSource Power•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

NovaSource Power Services is the world’s #1-ranked solar operations and maintenance (O&M) provider and insight-driven total asset optimization partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. With over 20 years of operating experience and a presence on 5 continents, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world. NovaSource’s comprehensive approach to total asset optimization in addition to O&M services includes value engineering, performance analysis, strategic supply chain management, and advanced monitoring systems. The company operates in key global markets managing over 30GW of solar power plants. NovaSource’s expertise extends beyond solar and includes battery energy storage systems (BESS), offering a complete suite of services for the evolving renewable energy landscape. Job Summary: The Deputy General Counsel & Head of Contracting will provide complex legal advice, counsel, and representation to direct-support organizations of the Company as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, to lead all commercial contracting matters and to build out the Company’s legal contracting team worldwide. While NovaSource is headquartered in Chandler, AZ, and preference will be given to those located in the Phoenix area, this position can be based anywhere in the United States for experienced candidates.

Requirements

At least seven (7) years of experience in a corporate law practice with experience in commercial contracts and mergers & acquisitions.
J.D. or LLM from a nationally recognized law school.
Membership in at least one state bar.
Outstanding written and verbal communication.
Analytical skills with demonstrated strategic thinking and risk analysis.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
A commitment to teamwork, integrity, and collegiality.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
Flexible and willing to approach legal challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Nice To Haves

Prior law firm experience or in-house experience at a U.S. multinational company highly preferred.
Cross-border transaction experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide counseling, advice, and day-to-day support for the legal contracting team to provide support to NovaSource’s thirteen jurisdictions throughout the world.
Support the Chief Legal Officer to provide overall legal management to the company.
Lead NovaSource’s contract execution function.
Provide legal advice and strategy regarding commercial transactional matters to senior and executive leadership and their teams in Technology, Business Development, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Human Resources.
Draft, review, and negotiate (inbound/outbound) commercial agreements.
Create new agreements for new products, services, and business initiatives.
Maintain and continually refine NovaSource’s library of template agreements.
Constantly analyze and mitigate contractual risk, while increasing efficiency and consistency.
Optimize NovaSource’s processes and guidelines for contract review, signature, management, and archival, including identifying and implementing improved workflows and best practices.
Work with and manage robust outside counsel team to optimize the efficiency of reviewing commercial agreements.