Director of Contracts - Legence

Legence, 1601 Las Plumas Ave., San Jose, California, United States of America ● United States Req #1876
Friday, November 15, 2024
Legence, a Blackstone portfolio company, is an Energy Transition Accelerator™ that provides advisory services and implementation focused on financing, designing, building, and servicing complex systems in mission-critical and high performance facilities. With five decades of expertise in the built environment, Legence has a proven track record of reducing carbon emissions, implementing renewables, lowering utility costs through efficiency consumption, and making systems run better at unmatched speed and scale.


We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Contracts to join the Legence team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in shaping how we manage contracts by implementing efficient systems and processes, working closely with business leaders, and ensuring our agreements run smoothly from start to finish. You’ll collaborate with teams across the company, provide guidance on contracts, and help resolve any challenges that arise. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy building strong relationships, and have a passion for creating order and clarity, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and select a CLM provider that meets organizational needs.
  • Design and implement a streamlined contract lifecycle protocol in partnership with the chosen CLM provider.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to establish contract protocols and secure buy-in for new processes.
  • Oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring smooth approvals, execution, and accountability.
  • Provide expert advice and actionable recommendations on contracts, proposals, and related business matters.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of contracts and provide resolution support for arising issues.
  • Maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding contract statuses and updates.
  • Coordinate with legal counsel on all essential contract activities.
  • Partner with finance and accounting teams to support audits and other financial requirements.
  • Work with the risk management team to address insurance, bonding, and other needs.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in contract management or related position
  • Hands-on experience implementing and using a CLM system.
  • Strong understanding of contract law and prior experience in contract management or a related role.
  • Proficiency in drafting, negotiating, and managing construction-related contracts.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Familiarity with a variety of contract types, including MSAs, AIA, NDAs, and CAs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and proactive approach.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. 
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Health and Welfare Benefits
  • Health and Welfare
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription drug
  • Employee assistance program
Personal Benefits
  • Paid vacation
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Sick leave
Financial Benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Company-paid long-term disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Life insurance
Contingent Employment Statement
Offers of employment for this role may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check and/or drug screen. Execution of screens will vary based on role requirements and Company policy. All background checks and drug screens will be done in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
EEO is the Law 
 
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require assistance applying online, email ta@wearelegence.com. Please include a description of the specific accommodations you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. If you are selected for an interview, please notify your recruiter of your accommodation needs. All efforts to provide reasonable accommodations will be made. 

To all recruitment agencies
Legence and its affiliate companies do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our career’s alias or employees of Legence and/or its affiliate companies. Legence and/or its affiliate companies are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Any third-party recruiting agreements for Legence and its affiliate companies may only be executed by Legence Holdings LLC’s CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition, without exception. All others are done without proper authorization and will not be honored.  We will not be responsible for any fees under any third-party recruiting agreement not executed by said authority.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Legence and its affiliate companies will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)  

Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Travel Required Yes
  • Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
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  • Legence, 1601 Las Plumas Ave., San Jose, California, United States of America
  • United States