You will support our Commercial Team by reviewing and processing various legal documents. You will work a hybrid schedule from one of our offices in either Ridgewood, NJ, Manhattan, NYC, or Santa Monica, CA. Key responsibilities will include:
- Review, draft, and support negotiations of customer contracts, construction contracts, vendor agreements, purchase orders, and material supplier contracts.
- Ensure proper contract filing and data entry in accordance with contract management policies.
- Manage company resolutions, registrations, and filings as required.
- Support project acquisition processes, including work with internal and external stakeholders related to due diligence, closing checklists, and closing document sets.
- Manage signature sequencing and collection process across the business.
- Serve as a corporate point of contact within the Commercial team to field contract questions, review, and reporting of key contract details/issues.
- Manage the timely processing and resolution of contract disputes, claims, or other legal notices with the support of the legal team and others as needed.
- Assist with developing and redefining processes in the department.
- Various other activities as needed to support the business, including insurance support, compliance support, and misc. research and analysis.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience as a corporate paralegal supporting a team.
- 2+ years’ experience working within engineering, construction, or energy industries, including project financing.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, G-Suite, and DocuSign; CRM and contract management software experience a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong legal writing skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and superior research skills.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to work under tight deadlines, prioritize appropriately, and deliver on time.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial, and interested in improving legal operations.
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 customer 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.
We raised a $500MM equity commitment from Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, to fund our business plan and accelerate growth. We are growing quickly and looking to augment the team with highly motivated entrepreneurial talent.
About Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm with nearly $60 billion in assets under management (AUM). Its active portfolio of more than 180 companies around the globe is highly diversified by stage, sector, and geography. Warburg Pincus is a growth investor and an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value.
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 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.
