AES Renewables & Power is a leader in clean energy development and one of the largest renewable energy IPPs in the country.
We are seeking an attorney with experience in financing transactions, including for renewable energy projects. The Counsel will join a team of talented and dedicated renewable energy finance attorneys working hand-in-hand with AES Renewables & Power's sophisticated and innovative project finance and corporate finance teams.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend to all aspects and issues related to renewable project development and financing, with a special focus on financing of solar, solar plus storage, stand-alone storage and wind projects.
- Act as internal counsel on tax equity, tax credit transfer and debt financings for such projects as well as corporate financings.
- Structure, draft, review and effectively negotiate financing transactions as well as project-related documents (e.g., power purchase agreements, engineering, procurement and construction contracts).
- Manage and coordinate closings with AES team members and outside counsel.
- Effectively and efficiently engage and manage outside counsel.
- Provide general legal counsel and strategic guidance to senior and executive level management.
Desired Experience and Skills:
- 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably at a major law firm or sophisticated in-house legal group.
- Experience in renewable energy project finance, project development and project-related documentation.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to adapt to a variety of duties and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Smart, decisive, organized, methodical, biased toward action.
Education:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $126,000 and $157,250/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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