Associate General Counsel I

aes; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead tax equity and debt financing transactions within the Renewables & Power group. The role focuses on project finance for solar, wind, and storage, with risk management and coordination with outside counsel.

The candidate will provide strategic guidance to senior management, structure and negotiate complex financing agreements, and support corporate financing initiatives across AES’s global portfolio.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in law, preferably in large firms or sophisticated in-house teams.
• 6+ years in project finance transactions for renewable energy projects.
• Experience in project development and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Attend to all aspects of renewable project development and financing, focusing on solar, solar+storage, storage, and wind.
• Act as lead internal counsel on tax equity, tax credit transfer, and debt financings for projects and corporate financings.
• Structure, draft, review and negotiate financing transactions and project documents (PPA, EPC contracts).
• Coordinate closings with AES team members and outside counsel.
• Provide general legal counsel and strategic guidance to senior management.

Skills

Project finance

Renewable energy

Legal counsel

Communication skills

Strategic guidance

Risk management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bachelor's Degree

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, the largest US‑based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven‑time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty‑first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future , we're powering it.

AES Renewables & Power is a leader in clean energy development and one of the largest renewable energy IPPs in the country. This position will play an important role within the legal group , focusing primarily on tax equity and debt project financing transactions. This position requires a high level of expertise with the ability to clearly communicate, identify and mitigate risks, and manage outside counsel.

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 lead 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

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably at a major law firm or sophisticated in‑house legal group.
• At least 6 years of experience in project finance transactions for renewable energy projects with the ability to lead transactions as in‑house finance counsel.
• Experience in 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

• Bachelor's Degree
• J.D. 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 $193,000 and $241,400/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 de