Contract Manager - UK

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering green tech company as a Contracts Manager, where you will play a vital role in negotiating and overseeing contracts that drive innovative renewable energy projects. This position offers the opportunity to work within a multinational team, ensuring compliance and managing risks in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to clean power and continuous growth, you will contribute to meaningful projects while advancing your career through training and development opportunities. Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Multinational team exchanges

Technical and commercial growth

Training at headquarters in Germany

Qualifications

• Experience in Contracts or Legal department required.
• Strong knowledge of Contract Law and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft contracts related to projects.
• Identify risks and ensure compliance with contracting principles.
• Resolve contractual disputes and advise project personnel.

Skills

Contract Law

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Law

Relevant Business Qualification

Job description

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As a contracts manager, you will work as a member of the Legal and Contracts Department, responsible for negotiating, drafting, and overseeing sales contracts related to Sungrow’s projects, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Contracts function in PV and ESS Business Units in the UK and other EU countries.
• Review, draft, qualify, and negotiate contractual documents including framework agreements, sales contracts, General Terms & Conditions, purchasing agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and letters of intent.
• Identify risks and deviations from Sungrow's contracting principles, obtaining senior management approval when necessary.
• Prepare and negotiate contractual qualifications with new and existing clients.
• Develop contract and risk summaries to inform project personnel of contractual obligations, risks, and objectives.
• Negotiate and resolve contractual and financial disputes on live projects, advising Commercial Managers.
• Maintain compliance with policies, processes, and procedures within Sungrow’s Business Management System.

Your Profile

To determine if this is the right challenge for you, review the following background requirements:

• Degree in Law or relevant Business qualification.
• Experience in PV, Energy Storage, Gas, and/or Construction industries.
• Strong knowledge of Contract Law, with ability to draft legally and contractually.
• Experience in a Contracts or Legal department.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to build relationships and explain legal matters to non-legal audiences.
• Professional credibility and demeanor.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, with constructive challenge skills.
• Initiative, ownership, and teamwork capabilities.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Experience in report writing and presentations; Chinese language skills are a plus.
• Excellent planning and organization skills, capable of managing multiple deadlines.

Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on leading PV inverter R&D and being the world's largest inverter manufacturer. Join us to grow your career and be part of our expanding journey! Benefits include:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Performance-based bonus (KPI-driven)
• Multinational team with European and trans-European exchanges
• Technical and commercial growth in inverter, storage, and related solutions
• Training at our headquarters in Germany and visits to R&D centers in China

About Us

We are a green tech company driven by innovative young minds, committed to Clean Power for All. With over 650 GW of installed capacity worldwide, we are on a path of continuous growth.

Founded in 1997 by Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow specializes in solar inverter R&D, offering a broad portfolio of PV inverter and energy storage solutions for various applications, including floating PV, EV charging, and renewable hydrogen systems.

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