Legal Operations & Contracts Manager

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! 

Electric Power Engineers is in search of a Legal Operations & Contracts Manager who can work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure contract compliance for Statements of Work, Work Orders, Change Orders, and other agreements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• Reviewing Contract Terms & Agreements: Analyze, and revise various types of contracts, including vendor agreements, customer contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and partnership agreements, ensuring they meet EPE's needs and comply with legal requirements.
• Contract Execution & Administration – Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring timely approvals, execution, and adherence to obligations.
• Maintaining Documentation and Records: Keep detailed records of all contract-related documents and correspondence, maintaining an organized system of physical and digital contract records.
• Risk Assessment/Compliance: Assess potential risks within contract terms and Monitor compliance with contract terms and relevant regulations.  Propose appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process optimization initiatives within the contract administration and management function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Innovation: Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and staying up to date with contract management software and artificial intelligence trends. Utilize technology and tools to analyze data and provide meaningful insights to support decision-making.
• Process Optimization & Technology Integration – Leverage contract management software and AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency and improve decision-making. 
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and legal departments, to resolve inquiries and challenges, providing guidance and support as needed.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Detail and Process-Oriented: Experienced in improving and standardizing agreements and contract management processes, balancing speed and agility with internal controls and risk management.
• Technology Savvy: Ability to create efficiencies utilizing AI or other tools.
• Self-Driven and Entrepreneurial: Willing to step outside of role where needed to support the company’s needs; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Acute attention to detail.
• Excellent Organizational, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills.
• Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks Simultaneously: Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative: Ability to work with a wide range of teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Legal or Contract Management software.

Lead the change!  

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.  For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.   Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy. 

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position will be located at our corporate offices located in Austin, Tx

Travel:  Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: [email protected]

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EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team. 

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