Contracts Counsel

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com .

Job Description:

Role Overview

The Contracts Counsel will have a front-line role in negotiating, drafting and administering Fluence’s contracts with customers and suppliers. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the complex commercial arrangements of a global organization and the Legal Department.

Key Responsibilities

As Contracts Counsel you will have the following responsibilities on any given day:

• In collaboration with Sales and Commercial Finance Management, you will help negotiate equipment sale agreements, EPC contracts, long-term services agreements, software agreements (SaaS), procurement agreements, and a variety of other commercial arrangements.
• You will have a lead role in drafting the aforementioned contracts, with assistance from the commercial, technical and other legal personnel involved in each project.
• You will provide support for the documentation involved in making commercial offers and RFP responses.
• You will help to create, manage and update the company’s contract templates and provide input to risk profiles.
• You will assist in the handover of projects from the contracting team to the implementation team, by properly assembling, archiving and summarizing the documents.
• Most Fluence people wear multiple hats. On any given day you might provide overflow legal support on a variety of topics including claims and disputes. Nobody at Fluence says “that’s not my job!”

Qualifications

• You are responsible, agile, leading and fun. (Hint: these are Fluence’s core values, and we mean it. Seriously.)
• You have a minimum of 5 years (preferably 7+ years) experience as a front-line negotiator for complex commercial transactions. A meaningful of amount of that experience has involved sitting “first chair” in contract negotiations. You enjoy boring your family and friends with your vast knowledge of payment terms, logistics, warranty clauses and liability limitations.
• You have a minimum of 5 years (preferably 7+ years) experience drafting complex commercial contracts. You eat contracts for breakfast and can write them in your sleep.
• You preferably bring experience in industrial equipment, construction or utility projects. If your experience comes from the renewable energy or energy storage sector including any experience with EPC contracts, we might think you are very fancy indeed. However, we care more about your ninja-like contracting skills than what industry or position you come from.
• You have excellent judgment, both in business and interpersonal matters, except you like lawyers. People sometimes tell you “Wow, I didn’t know lawyers could be cool.”
• You have impeccable ethics and a commitment to compliance and safety. (We don’t make jokes about compliance or safety.)
• You exude strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and a highly self-motivated work style. In a room full of industrial-grade rock stars, you’ll blend in like a chameleon.
• Are licensed to practice law and eligible to legally work in the location where you live.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.