Senior Solar Contracts Leader - Complex Negotiations & Risk

Nextpower; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) company matching

Paid holidays

Unlimited paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Stock compensation

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to independently lead contract negotiation, administration, and lifecycle management for complex projects across the USA. You will act as a senior advisor, collaborating with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Project Management to align contractual positions with business objectives.

You will review and negotiate complex agreements, manage risk, and improve contract processes, ensuring compliant documentation and strategic outcomes for Nextpower’s solar

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Legal Studies, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering complex commercial contracts, with demonstrated ability to identify risk and develop practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and drive assignments to completion with limited oversight.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and influencing skills, including the ability to advise stakeholders outside the contracts function.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to persuade and present recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead contract management activities for complex projects and commercial transactions across the USA.
• Lead the review, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements including Supply and Service Agreements and Amendments.
• Interpret and apply contract policies, processes, and guidelines; maintain secure contract documentation.
• Apply knowledge of risk to evaluate factors and develop mitigation strategies.
• Own the contract lifecycle process for assigned matters from preparation to execution.
• Lead improvements to contract formation and management processes and templates.
• Advise clients and internal stakeholders on complex contractual matters and risk considerations.
• Partner with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Project Management to align positions with objectives.
• Serve as senior advisor to Project Managers on contractual issues including change management and disputes.
• Provide management with reporting and strategic insights on contract status and risks.
• Lead resolution of complex contract conflicts and disputes.
• Act as liaison and negotiator with internal and external parties throughout contract development.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to independently lead contract negotiation, administration, and lifecycle management for complex projects across the USA. You will act as a senior advisor, collaborating with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Project Management to align contractual positions with business objectives.

You will review and negotiate complex agreements, manage risk, and improve contract processes, ensuring compliant documentation and strategic outcomes for Nextpower’s solar