Contract Manager

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change. We’re building a renewable energy company that will protect the planet for future generations.

This defining purpose drives us to deliver for our communities, investors, and the environment.

We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation and recognised as gold standard for our environmental impact. We develop, build, and operate utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe, supporting the world’s move to an energy system powered by renewables.

CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC, is the majority shareholder in Low Carbon. Working alongside MassMutual, CVC DIF will enable Low Carbon to significantly expand its installed capacity and drive the next stage of growth as a diversified, leading next-generation IPP.

Role description

We are looking for a Contract Manager/Fully Qualified Lawyer (m/f/d) who will work with commitment and responsibility to drive forward the development of our projects together with our project developers and support the implementation of our strategic goals.

This position requires a positive attitude, perseverance, openness and passion for climate protection and renewable energies. The workplace is in Berlin.

Responsibilities

• You will draft and process project-related contracts (usage agreements with landowners and municipalities as well as corresponding service agreements)
• You will contractually coordinate the establishment of project companies
• You will identify and document deviations and discrepancies in contracts and monitor them
• You will be responsible for regularly reviewing and updating our standard contracts. In doing so, you will always keep an eye on deadlines, terms and payment modalities as part of contract monitoring
• You prepare the registration of building encumbrances and easements together with our project development team and ensure that all contractual framework conditions are clearly documented and legally secure
• You will work closely with our project development team and liaise continuously with contractual partners, authorities and local authorities, law firms and notaries – in a clear, structured and professional manner and on an equal footing
• You will be the interface to the legal team in the UK

Person specifications

• A friendly, approachable and professional manner
• An excellent communicator who builds trusting relationships with people at all levels
• Energetic, reliable, adaptable and used to showing initiative
• Excellent organizational skills, great attention to detail and focus on getting things done
• You have a practical approach and are present throughout the company
• You are an enthusiastic and committed team player

Skills and experience

• You are fluent in German and English
• You have in-depth knowledge of contracts and contract negotiations
• You have a law degree from a German university
• Demonstratable professional experience in contract management, ideally in a project-oriented environment and company
• Leadership experience and experience in project management are an advantage

Our compensation & benefits

• 30 days of holiday per year
• Work in a modern and future-oriented industry
• Attractive salary, with annual adjustment
• Attractive and performance-based bonus programs
• Above-average company pension scheme from Allianz
• Regular training and further education
• Regular team events and barbecues
• Various other benefits such as Wellhub
• International exchange of experience within LC
• Reimbursement of travel expenses (Germany)
• Feel Good Package with drinks, snacks and fruit