Contract Manager (m/w/d) - Direktvermarktung

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Second Foundation is a global energy trading company with around 450 employees across locations in Prague HQ (CZ), Zug (CH), Berlin (DE), Charlotte (USA), and Tokyo (JP). We specialize in trading in power markets and integrating and optimizing renewable energy and battery storage systems. We are actively expanding our own asset base, with a primary focus on battery storage.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware Contract Manager to join our origination team, with a focus on the German market. You will be the operational backbone of our contracting process: translating commercial deals into well-structured agreements and ensuring that our contract landscape remains accurate, current, and audit-ready. You will work closely with our sales, portfolio management, and legal teams, and be present at meetings with clients.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you would work on? </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Contract Creation & Administration</span></em></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Draft and manage direct marketing agreements (Direktvermarktungsverträge), flexibility agreements, and related annexes using standardized templates</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Adapt contracts based on specific asset structures, agreed commercial terms, and client requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure all deviations from standard templates are clearly documented, structured, and traceable</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Continuously review and improve contract templates by identifying gaps, ambiguities, or inefficiencies</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor relevant regulatory developments (e.g. EEG, EnWG and related legislation) and ensure contracts and templates remain compliant</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate closely with Legal and Portfolio Management when implementing regulatory updates</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify non-standard or potentially risky contractual clauses and escalate them for proper review and approval</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Signature Process & Execution Tracking</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":720,"335559738":200,"335559739":100}"> </span></em></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own the full contract execution lifecycle, from first draft to final countersignature</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and track the signature process, ensuring timely follow-ups with both clients and internal stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Act as the main point of contact for all contract-related questions during execution</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proactively monitor outstanding signatures and take ownership of escalating delays to the appropriate parties.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Contract Register & Reporting</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":720,"335559738":200,"335559739":100}"> </span></em></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own and maintain the central contract register in SharePoint, keeping commercial parameters, term dates, renewal options, asset references, version history, and audit trail accurate and current at all times.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Take responsibility for proactively flagging upcoming renewals, termination windows, and material changes to the origination and portfolio management teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own the regular pipeline status reporting to management, ensuring it is reliable and actionable.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Handle all sensitive commercial contract data with discretion and in line with applicable data protection and confidentiality requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Cross-functional Coordination</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":720,"335559738":200,"335559739":100}"> </span></em></p> <ul> <li&gt