Manager, Contracts (Paralegal)

Headquartered just north of Nashville, Tennessee, Shoals Technologies Group (Shoals) is a leading electrical balance of systems (EBOS) solar, energy storage, and eMobility solutions provider. Since its founding in 1996, the Company has introduced innovative technologies and systems solutions that allow its customers to substantially increase installation efficiency and safety while improving system performance and reliability. Shoals is a recognized leader in the renewable energy industry, deploying solutions on over 60 GW of solar systems globally.

The Company has manufacturing facilities in Tennessee & Alabama, with sales personnel in Spain and Australia servicing Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Shoals sells their solar products principally to engineering, procurement, and construction firms that build solar energy projects. The custom nature of their system solutions and the engineered-to-order development cycle for solar projects typically gives Shoals a 12+ month lead time to quote, engineer, produce, and ship each order.

Summary:

Shoals is hiring a Contracts Manager to join our Legal Team.  This role report to our Corporate Counsel and will be responsible for Contract Administration, Contract Negotiation, Contract Drafting, Risk Management, Compliance and Continuous Improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Administration: Develop, review, and manage contracts and purchase orders to ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contract terms with suppliers, subcontractors, and customers to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Contract Drafting: Draft comprehensive contract documents and review proposed redlines received from customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Risk Management: Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure legal and financial stability.
• Compliance: Ensure that all contractual activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of contract management activities.
• Resource Allocation: Collaborate with project managers to allocate resources efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:
 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Contract Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field. Professional certification in contract management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM), paralegal certificate, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience: At least 5 years in contract management
• Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, keen attention to detail, proficiency with contract management software, and outstanding communication and teamwork skills
• Expertise: In-depth understanding of contract management principles, financial analysis, and reporting. An advantage would be familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards.

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.