Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc. is an energy and manufacturing company focused on expanding geothermal power as a reliable source of round-the-clock, carbon-free electricity. Its work centers on geothermal exploration and the development of more efficient approaches for identifying and using underground heat, with the goal of making renewable geothermal energy more affordable and widely deployable.
In-House Paralegal and Contracts Compliance Manager, Salt Lake City Hybrid
Manage contracts, filings, and compliance for a geothermal energy company while supporting legal risk reduction, fundraising diligence, and employment matters.
Description
- Review and refine contracts to surface issues early, control legal costs, speed execution, and simplify approvals
- Identify and address legal risks and compliance deficiencies across operations and agreements
- Coordinate legal matters and negotiations with internal stakeholders and outside counsel
- Prepare legal materials for fundraising activities and investor due diligence
- Establish organized practices for managing contracts, filings, and compliance records
- Oversee state and federal filings for Zanskar entities
- Work with HR and internal counsel on offer letters, employment agreements, amendments, modified work arrangements, and other employment-related legal matters
- Help maintain consistent, compliant legal documentation and review practices
- Collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to develop and manage a compliant contracting framework for geothermal projects
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of corporate compliance and regulations, with the judgment to balance legal risk and business objectives across departments, including land transactions
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving legal risks and compliance deficiencies
- Highly effective at managing competing priorities and deadlines
- Able to turn complex legal concepts into practical guidance for teams and external partners
- Skilled at influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams to reach alignment and drive decisions
- Advanced experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
- Established experience as a paralegal or other legal professional
- Knowledge of energy-sector law is preferred
Benefits
- Competitive base pay with bonus potential and equity options
- 18 days of paid time off, with accrual increases based on tenure
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan
- Opportunities to grow while contributing to carbon-emissions reduction
- Eligible for company benefits