Associate, Legal Operations / Jr. Paralegal

ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus is shaping the future by making reliable, low-cost clean energy a global reality. Our legacy of leadership in next generation solar energy includes developing one of the nation's largest solar clusters and one of the first projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Today, we are expanding the boundaries of existing technologies to build one of the largest portfolios of smart power plants with integrated storage, capable of providing millions of people with affordable, zero-emission energy – day and night. Through our relentless pursuit of better, we are decarbonizing our planet at the gigaton level, and bringing the advantages of clean energy to all of us.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for a Legal Operations Associate / Paralegal position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Real Estate.

The Legal Operations Associate / Paralegal will provide legal operations administrative support across multiple cross-functional teams and contract lifecycle management and administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage the full contract management life cycle – from intake and drafting through negotiation, execution, and post-signature tracking.

- Draft, redline, and review a variety of commercial agreements, including but not limited to: Master Services Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements.

- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Legal, Risk, IT, Business Units) to understand needs, communicate risks, and ensure smooth contract execution.

- Maintain organized records and support contract version control, status tracking, and key date monitoring.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including playbook development, process enhancements, and future implementation of contract management tools

- Educate stakeholders on contracting standards, approval workflows, and policy requirements

- Adopt and apply contracting best practices to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and drive – consistency – ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree, though not required.

- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an in-house legal department or at a law firm.

- Previous experience in the renewable energy industry preferred, but not required; however, excitement about renewable energy and sustainability is a must-have.

- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.

- High level of organizational skills and time management skills.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills required to communicate effectively with direct team members, across multiple departments and with external counterparties.

- Strong analytical skills with ability to read, comprehend and summarize legal documents and contracts.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with team members at all levels of the company in a congenial, collaborative manner.

- A resourceful problem solver with the ability to operate autonomously and efficiently and to figure out solutions proactively and independently.

- Ability to pivot between responsibilities to meet tight deadlines and shifting demands and priorities.

- An entrepreneurial attitude and work ethic with a desire to roll up your sleeves and get the job done in a fast-paced environment and rapidly growing business.

- Willingness to be flexible about your work schedule to support closings and to meet deadlines.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experienced with CLM (we use Summize) and Docusign

- Notary Public or willingness to be a Notary (within 3 months of hire)

NICE TO HAVES

- Current Notary Public