Associate General Counsel I

AES; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 193,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

AES is seeking a Senior Counsel to focus on tax equity and debt project financing for renewable energy projects. The role involves leading internal counsel efforts on tax equity and debt financings, drafting and negotiating complex project contracts, and coordinating closings with outside counsel.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in law with strong experience in project finance for renewables, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple duties in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience.
• 6+ years in project finance for renewable energy.
• Experience in project development and related documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Able to adapt to fast-paced environment.
• Organized, decisive, and action-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Attend to all aspects and issues related to renewable project development and financing, with a focus on solar, solar plus storage, wind projects.
• Lead tax equity, tax credit transfer and debt financings for such projects as in-house finance counsel.
• Structure, draft, review and negotiate financing documents and project-related contracts.
• Manage closings with AES team members and outside counsel.
• Effectively engage and manage outside counsel.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior and executive management.

Skills

10+ years experience

Project finance

Renewable energy

Communication

Adaptability

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat’snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where weoperate. 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 honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

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 department/team performance, and market factors.