Contract Manager (Gestionnaire de contrats)

Greenvolt Next is committed to decentralized energy production, as it represents one of the key pillars of the energy transition and a crucial lever for reducing electricity bills. We have partnerships across Europe, based on local expertise and a deep understanding of each market.

Greenvolt Next France seeks a Contract Manager for market representation, spot market sales, PPA or CfD contracts, and GO trading. This role ensures that all agreements comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards while optimizing the financial and operational outcomes for the organization.

Greenvolt Next s’engage en faveur de la production décentralisée d’énergie, qui représente l’un des piliers essentiels de la transition énergétique ainsi qu’un levier clé pour la réduction des factures d’électricité. Nous développons des partenariats à travers l’Europe, fondés sur une expertise locale et une connaissance approfondie de chaque marché.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage RfP for market representation contracts; support PPAs negotiations, tolling agreements, and hedging contracts.
• Ensure contracts align with company objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all contracts are onboarded in the ETRM tool and archived appropriately.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and trading teams to incorporate appropriate terms and conditions into agreements.
• Manage the lifecycle of energy contracts, from inception to expiration or renewal.
• Maintain accurate records of contract terms, performance milestones, and obligations.
• Monitor compliance with contract terms and flag potential breaches or disputes.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with energy contracts (price volatility, credit risk, regulatory changes).
• Develop contingency plans to address potential contract disputes or force majeure events.
• Work closely with risk management teams to align contracts with hedging strategies.
• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory developments, and best practices that may affect contractual terms.
• Ensure all contracts adhere to regional and international energy market regulations and standards.
• Support compliance reporting and audits related to energy contracts.
• Build and maintain relationships with counterparties, clients, utilities, and regulatory bodies.
• Analyze the financial and operational performance reports extracted from the ETRM.
• Prepare detailed reports on contract execution, financial performance, and compliance metrics.
• Recommend improvements to contract structures and strategies to enhance value creation.

Requirements (English)

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy, Law, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in energy contracting, procurement, or trading.
• Familiarity with energy markets, renewable energy projects, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Requirements (French)

• Diplôme de licence en Énergie, Droit, Administration des affaires, Économie ou dans un domaine connexe.
• Plus de 5 ans d’expérience en gestion de contrats dans le secteur de l’énergie, en achats/procurement ou en trading.
• Bonne connaissance des marchés de l’énergie, des projets d’énergies renouvelables et des cadres réglementaires.
• Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et de communication pour la gestion des parties prenantes.
• Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et orale en anglais.
• Sens du détail, avec la capacité de travailler sous pression et de gérer des priorités concurrentes.