Counsel, Finance

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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 Clean Energy’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 documentation, 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 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 (3 years minimum), preferably renewable energy project finance experience at a major law firm or sophisticated in-house legal group.

- 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:

- Bachelor’s Degree

- J.D. or L.L.M. from an accredited law school

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $123.000 and $153.850/Annual; 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 may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. 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.