Associate General Counsel

The AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company leading the global energy revolution as an attorney specializing in environmental and real estate law. This role involves advising on compliance, managing litigation, and supporting real estate transactions. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, you'll play a key part in shaping a cleaner future while working alongside a diverse team. If you have a strong background in environmental law and a passion for driving change, this is your opportunity to energize your career with a leader in the energy transformation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in environmental law and real estate transactions.
• Licensed attorney in at least one state with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on environmental laws and regulations affecting the business.
• Manage environmental litigation and represent in regulatory meetings.
• Negotiate legal documents related to real estate ownership.

Skills

Environmental Law

Real Estate Transactions

Regulatory Compliance

Litigation Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution. Operating in 14 countries, AES is committed to innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, we value our people and groundbreaking ideas.

AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023. We serve 25 million customers worldwide and are dedicated to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050 through innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, leading global decarbonization efforts.

If you're eager to join a company that drives change and builds a sustainable future, AES is the place for you. We're powering a cleaner, more sustainable future. Apply now and energize your career with a leader in the energy transformation.

AES seeks an attorney with significant environmental and real estate experience for its U.S. Utilities Businesses in Indiana and Ohio, supporting other Generation businesses. This role reports to the U.S. Utilities General Counsel, advising on environmental compliance, real estate transactions, and managing litigation and administrative proceedings. The position involves managing internal legal efforts and outside counsel, with industry experience preferred. Office locations are Indianapolis, IN, or Dayton, OH.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Advise the businesses on environmental laws and regulations.
2. Represent the businesses in meetings with regulatory agencies, including IDEM, US & Ohio EPA.
3. Develop strategies to defend and resolve environmental proceedings.
4. Manage environmental litigation, including permitting appeals.
5. Interact with environmental agencies on permitting, enforcement, and appeals.
6. Negotiate and review legal documents related to real estate ownership and transactions.
7. Support environmental and real estate due diligence in M&A and other transactions.
8. Draft environmental disclosures for SEC reporting.
9. Assist in other legal matters as needed.

Desired Experience and Attributes

1. J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed in at least one state.
2. 6+ years of relevant experience in a large law firm or comparable in-house environment with a sophisticated environmental practice.
3. Energy sector experience preferred.
4. Experience with regulations like CAA, CWA, CERCLA, & RCRA.
5. Decisive, organized, action-oriented, and commercially focused.
6. Ability to collaborate across functions and businesses.
7. Self-driven, capable of handling broad legal assignments with minimal supervision.
8. Excellent regulatory, drafting, and negotiation skills.
9. Good time management and adaptability, with limited travel expected.
10. Strong analytical, problem-solving, judgment, and discretion skills.
11. Unquestionable ethics and integrity.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender, race, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. E-Verify will be used to confirm employment eligibility.