Associate General Counsel I

The AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company, seeks an experienced in-house counsel to join AES Renewables & Power within the legal group. The role focuses on tax equity and project financing for solar, wind, and storage projects.

You will lead negotiations, coordinate closings, and advise senior management on risk and strategy, while guiding outside counsel and ensuring robust documentation across project finance and corporate matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission.
• At least 10 years in a major law firm or sophisticated in-house legal group.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax equity and debt financing for renewable projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate project documents (PPAs, EPC, loans).
• Manage closings with AES teams and outside counsel.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to senior management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Decisive/organized

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• J.D. from an accredited law school

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.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave).

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 deadline to apply for this role is 09/25/2026