Deputy General Counsel & Head of Contracting

Overview

Company Overview
Nova Source Power Services is the world’s #1-ranked solar operations and maintenance (O&M) provider and insight-driven total asset optimization partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. With over 20 years of operating experience and a presence on 5 continents, Nova Source has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world.

Company Overview
Nova Source Power Services is the world’s #1-ranked solar operations and maintenance (O&M) provider and insight-driven total asset optimization partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. With over 20 years of operating experience and a presence on 5 continents, Nova Source has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world. Nova Source’s comprehensive approach to total asset optimization in addition to O&M services includes value engineering, performance analysis, strategic supply chain management, and advanced monitoring systems.

The company operates in key global markets managing over 30GW of solar power plants. Nova Source’s expertise extends beyond solar and includes battery energy storage systems (BESS), offering a complete suite of services for the evolving renewable energy landscape.

Job Summary

The Deputy General Counsel & Head of Contracting will provide complex legal advice, counsel, and representation to direct-support organizations of the Company as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, to lead all commercial contracting matters and to build out the Company’s legal contracting team worldwide.

While Nova Source has offices in both Chandler, AZ and Houston, TX, preference will be given to those located in the Houston area, this position can be based anywhere in the United States for experienced candidates.

• Provide counseling, advice, and day-to-day support for the legal contracting team to provide support to Nova Source’s thirteen jurisdictions throughout the world.
• Support the Chief Legal Officer to provide overall legal management to the company.
• Lead Nova Source’s contract execution function.
• Provide legal advice and strategy regarding commercial transactional matters to senior and executive leadership and their teams in Technology, Business Development, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Draft, review, and negotiate (inbound/outbound) commercial agreements.
• Create new agreements for new products, services, and business initiatives.
• Maintain and continually refine Nova Source’s library of template agreements.
• Constantly analyze and mitigate contractual risk, while increasing efficiency and consistency.
• Optimize Nova Source’s processes and guidelines for contract review, signature, management, and archival, including identifying and implementing improved workflows and best practices.
• Work with and manage robust outside counsel team to optimize the efficiency of reviewing commercial agreements.

• At least seven (7) years of experience in a corporate law practice with experience in commercial contracts and mergers & acquisitions.
• J.D. or LLM from a nationally recognized law school.
• Membership in at least one state bar.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Analytical skills with demonstrated strategic thinking and risk analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to teamwork, integrity, and collegiality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Flexible and willing to approach legal challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Prior law firm experience or in-house experience at a U.S. multinational company highly preferred.
• Cross-border transaction experience a plus.

• Occasional travel to customer locations as necessary for negotiations and relationship development; domestic and international travel required.
• If not located in the Phoenix area, travel to company offices will be required, approximately 25%.

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