Remote Commercial Contracting Specialist

Summary

The Commercial Contracting Specialist will work in tandem with Convergent's legal team to manage contracts for various projects, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. The role requires strong negotiation skills, understanding of contract priorities, and the ability to work with external parties. Preferred qualifications include a J.D., 2 years of relevant experience, fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, and proficiency in contract and project management software.

Requirements

• A strong sense of initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn, as well as enthusiasm to make a valuable contribution to Convergent’s mission
• An execution mindset, with demonstrated experience and success in negotiating and closing commercial agreements relating to the development, construction, operations, and financing of renewable power and/or energy storage projects or other infrastructure projects
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and pragmatic manner and a keen understanding of what drives key stakeholders
• A positive attitude and professional empathy in high-pressure situations and an optimistic approach to overcoming adversity
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and varied tasks simultaneously, prioritizing as appropriate

Responsibilities

• Collaborate seamlessly with Procurement and Project Execution team on key agreements with our contractors and suppliers
• Represent Convergent across from commercial and/or legal counterparties in negotiating contracts
• Take ownership of the entire contracting life cycle, including negotiation, drafting, review and execution of large contracts with numerous exhibits
• Develop a well-rounded understanding of Convergent’s contracting priorities, tolerable risk profiles, and go/no-go issues to ensure that projects are financeable
• Build strong working relationships with outside parties, such as vendors, contractors and account managers to effectively drive results in contract negotiations and execution
• Ensure all commercial agreements meet legal, financial, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Assist in creating and maintaining contract templates to promote efficient transactions

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent legal knowledge preferred; however, this is a non-lawyer position, and bar admission is not required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro and proficiency in contract and project management software

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days
• 401K with an employer safe harbor match
• Special Vendor Discounts on programs for: identity theft and fraud prevention