U.S. Bank

Assistant General Counsel: Impact Finance - Energy

U.S. Bank$170K — $200K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed attorney in good standing with relevant state bar association
  • 5-8 years of experience in energy and infrastructure legal transactions
  • Proficient in drafting and negotiating various financing documents
  • Strong ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business application
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and commitment to client service
  • Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to learning and industry developments

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business lines to enhance evaluation and management of financings
  • Conduct due diligence and advise on financing documents for policy alignment
  • Work effectively with both in-house and external counsel on legal matters
  • Support U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance in energy and infrastructure project financing
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental initiatives
  • Engage in pro bono work and community contributions as part of role
  • Promote a diverse and inclusive environment within the Law Division

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life insurance options (basic and optional)
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • 401(k) with employer-funded retirement plan
  • Paid vacation (2-5 weeks based on tenure)
  • Up to 11 paid holidays each year
  • Adoption assistance programs
  • Accrued Sick and Safe Leave opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Successful candidates for positions in the U.S. Bank Law Division consistently provide excellent advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on a variety of legal matters. They build trusting relationships that allow the business to make well-informed decisions. Successful candidates for positions in the Law Division also work to attract, retain, and develop great people in an inclusive environment where each person is valued for the distinct skills and attributes they bring to the group. They contribute to the excellence of the Law Division through meaningful collaboration, participation in the community, and investment in the development of the department.

U.S. Bank is seeking an attorney with project finance experience to provide legal support for U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance (IF), with a special focus on financing energy and related infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will support IF on a variety of legal matters with respect to new and existing debt transactions.

Responsibilities include

- Working closely with the business lines to drive meaningful improvements in how the teams evaluate, close and manage their financings

- Performing due diligence and providing guidance to business line teams regarding financing documents to ensure alignment with U.S. Bank internal policies and regulatory requirements and working effectively with in-house and external counsel.

Basic Qualifications
- Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority

Preferred Skills/Experience

- At least 5-8 years of in-house, government or law firm experience in energy and related infrastructure transactions and related financing and project documents

- Experience with drafting and negotiating financing documents, EPC, O&M, energy offtake, transmission, project supply and real property documents.

- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance

- Problem solver with a demonstrated commitment to client service and strength in working collaboratively

- Excellent communication skills and strategic thinker with ability to support process improvement

- Experience with tax credits is preferred, but not required

- Diligent, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a desire to learn new skills and keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments

- Interest and curiosity with respect to the Bank’s business and operations

- Experience developing new products and services in a highly regulated environment

Location expectations 
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

Successful candidates for a position in the U.S. Bank Law Division support U.S. Bank’s core values, which guide what we do every day:

- We do the right thing.

- We power potential.

- We stay a step ahead.

- We draw strength from diversity.

- We put people first.

In the U.S. Bank Law Division, we honor those values through our mission: “we guide our clients to remarkable results with expert legal counsel and ethical leadership.” Our commitment is evident in the work we do, not only for the Bank, but for our communities. The Law Division has received several awards for its pro bono contributions, including the Minnesota Corporate Pro Bono Council’s “Excellence in Pro Bono Award,” and we encourage our legal professionals to contribute time and expertise to pro bono work as part of their role. In addition, the Law Division has been recognized for its leadership and engagement in inclusion initiatives.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

  • Basic term and optional term life insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability

  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave

  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

  • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

  • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

  • Adoption assistance

  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $170,255.00 - $200,300.00

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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