Senior Contracts Manager

LevelTen Energy•Seattle, WA

20h•$105,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LevelTen Energy’s mission is to accelerate the clean energy transition by facilitating frictionless renewable energy transactions. As a leading provider of renewable transaction infrastructure in the US and Europe, we deliver the cloud-based software, centralized supply, automated analytics, and transaction expertise required to power the renewable energy economy. We enable clean energy buyers and sellers to get deals done faster with cutting-edge market intelligence, software, and transaction tools. Since 2016, LevelTen’s platform has facilitated over $14.8 billion in clean energy transactions. We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to join our growing legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing contract review and negotiation of a diverse range of commercial agreements enabling LevelTen's core business, and interface directly with sales, finance, operations, and other non-legal stakeholders in the Company to address issues that arise both during the negotiation process and relating to performance under executed contracts. As we scale our business, you will leverage your experience and creativity to help us scale our contracting and compliance processes. You will report to the Vice President of Legal & Regulatory Affairs and focus on our North American business lines, but will work closely with both our entire US and European-based legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced contracts professional who is seeking a diverse portfolio, a collaborative and collegial growth environment, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the clean energy transition.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience (preferably in an in-house corporate environment) in contract negotiation and/or contract management, in legal operations, or as a corporate or transactional paralegal
Strong understanding of U.S. commercial contracting principles relating to professional services contracts
Demonstrated experience managing and reviewing a wide variety of commercial agreements independently
Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-growth environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with non-legal stakeholders
Proficiency with contract lifecycle management tools, Google Workspace, and Microsoft suite
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without a current or future need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with renewable energy and/or commodities transactions
Prior experience working with SaaS or technology companies
Advanced degree, PMP, or contract management certification
Experience using and deploying legal AI effectively

Responsibilities

Review, negotiate, and manage a diverse portfolio of commercial contracts for LevelTen, including MSAs, subscription agreements, fee agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other common commercial agreements relating to SaaS and professional services
Ensure contractual provisions comply with legal requirements and company policies
Identify and mitigate contractual risk and escalate blockers appropriately
Collaborate cross-functionally with our sales, finance, cybersecurity, and operations teams on relevant contracting issues
Support the Company’s operations and compliance by tracking compliance with contract requirements. Effectively leverage our contract management and other software systems to ensure proper recordkeeping, transparency, and operating efficiency
Monitor performance of third-party transactions that the Company has facilitated, including power purchase agreements and granular certificate transactions
Support the legal team on regulatory and compliance activities, including policy documentation, product development support, and internal process improvements