Job Description

Job Description

Contracts Manager

The Role

You will support the organization in managing its contract negotiations and obligations pre- and post-contract execution, and provide hands-on support for due diligence activities required by our capital solutions division. You will report to our Senior Contracts Manager and work a hybrid schedule from our HQ in Ridgewood, NJ.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage standard form agreements and continually propose and incorporate feedback to improve standard agreements
• Support the commercialization and standardization of new products
• Prepare standard form and customized agreements for customers, partners, and vendors as needed to support day-to-day operations
• Analyze third-party agreements for conformance with Scale’s standard commercial position to identify material inconsistencies
• Liaise with legal counsel and incorporate counsel’s input as appropriate
• Implement version control processes and ensure company-wide training and compliance
• Manage the signature collection process and timely satisfaction of any approvals or conditions precedent
• Manage contracts database, including monitoring existing contracts to ensure conformance with budget, deadlines, performance obligations, customer service, and contract renewals/expiration
• Support the project management and business development teams in clearing conditions to Scale’s obligations and in complying with the terms of the various agreements
• Ensure company-wide compliance with Scale’s internal approval processes
• Manage the legal and regulatory diligence process for purchasing, selling, and/or financing of distributed energy projects and portfolios

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree required; law degree preferred; 3+ years post-grad work experience
• Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with standard commercial agreements
• Experience preparing power purchase agreements, energy services agreements, M&A transaction agreements, or similar agreements within the distributed energy industry preferred
• Familiar with the electric industry, with a preference for individuals familiar with the distributed energy industry and regulatory frameworks
• Detail and process oriented, with a history of improving and standardizing agreements and contract management processes – balancing speed and agility with internal controls and risk management
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial in nature; willing to step outside of role where needed to support the company’s needs; thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Preference for individuals with experience performing and managing buy-side diligence activities

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act Like An Owner
• Hustle
• Demand Results
• Go Together
• Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.

About Scale Microgrids

Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing, and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution, which provides customers with cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable power, and also partners with third-party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.

Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets. To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit

About EQT

EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership.

To learn more about EQT, please visit

Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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