Associate, Legal Operations

• Manage the full contract management life cycle – from intake and drafting through negotiation, execution, and post-signature tracking.
• Draft, redline, and review a variety of commercial agreements, including but not limited to: Master Services Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Legal, Risk, IT, Business Units) to understand needs, communicate risks, and ensure smooth contract execution.
• Maintain organized records and support contract version control, status tracking, and key date monitoring.

This role supports Avantus in developing, owning, and operating utility-scale clean energy projects that provide affordable, reliable clean energy solutions to meet America's growing energy demand, contributing to climate and environmental sustainability.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an in-house legal department or at a law firm.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required to communicate effectively with direct team members, across multiple departments and with external counterparties.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to read, comprehend and summarize legal documents and contracts.

Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. The base salary range for this full-time position is $93,091—$109,519 USD (plus bonus and benefits).

Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest, delivering affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America's growing energy demand.