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Avantus · 2 hours ago

Associate, Legal Operations

San Diego, CA

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$93K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

Avantus develops and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. The Legal Operations Associate will provide administrative support in contract lifecycle management and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient contract execution.

CreditFinancial Services

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Elle Stanfield

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

Qualification

Contract managementLegal document reviewMicrosoft OfficeRenewable energy knowledgeAnalytical skillsNotary PublicSummize experienceInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree, though not required

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

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)

Preferred

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

Current Notary Public

Summize or SiteTracker experience a huge plus