Associate General Counsel

aes; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the energy revolution as an attorney specializing in environmental and real estate law. This exciting role offers the opportunity to provide legal counsel on critical environmental compliance and real estate transactions while managing litigation and advising on regulatory matters. You'll work collaboratively across various business units, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and supporting the company's commitment to sustainability. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity to energize your career.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in environmental law or real estate transactions.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Advise on environmental laws and regulations.
• Manage environmental litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Negotiate legal documents related to real estate.

Skills

Environmental Law

Real Estate Transactions

Regulatory Compliance

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 as much as our 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 achieving the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, providing solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers to accelerate decarbonization.

If you want to be part of a company that drives change and builds a sustainable future, AES is the place for you. Join us in powering a cleaner, more sustainable world. Apply now and energize your career with a leader in the global energy transformation.

AES is seeking an attorney with significant environmental and real estate experience for its U.S. Utilities Businesses in Indiana and Ohio, supporting other Generation businesses. The role reports to the U.S. Utilities General Counsel, providing legal counsel on environmental compliance, real estate transactions, and related matters, managing environmental litigation and administrative proceedings. The position involves overseeing internal legal efforts, managing outside counsel, and advising business units. Industry experience is preferred. The office location is in Indianapolis, IN, or Dayton, OH.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Advise the businesses on relevant environmental laws and regulations.
2. Represent the businesses in meetings with regulatory agencies, including IDEM, US & Ohio EPA.
3. Support development of strategies to defend and resolve environmental proceedings.
4. Manage environmental litigation, including state permitting appeals.
5. Interact with environmental agencies on permitting, enforcement matters, 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 in connection with company SEC reporting.
9. Assist in other matters as needed.

Desired Experience and Attributes

1. J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one state.
2. 6+ years of relevant experience at a large law firm or comparable in-house environment with a sophisticated environmental practice.
3. Energy sector experience is preferred.
4. Experience with environmental regulations such as CAA, CWA, CERCLA, & RCRA.
5. Decisive, organized, and commercially focused.
6. Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and businesses.
7. Independent, self-driven, with strong communication skills.
8. Detail-oriented with excellent regulatory, drafting, and negotiating skills.
9. Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities, 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 without regard to protected characteristics. E-Verify: AES will provide I-9 information to SSA and DHS to confirm work authorization.