Associate General Counsel I, Renewable Project Finance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation in Arlington, VA seeks an accomplished attorney to lead tax equity and debt project financing transactions within the renewables portfolio. This role focuses on financing of solar, solar-plus-storage, stand-alone storage and wind projects, with responsibility for structuring and negotiating related documents.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in relevant law, 6+ years in project finance for renewables, and JD from an accredited law school, plus strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in law,
• At least 6 years in project finance transactions for renewable energy projects,
• Experience in project development and related documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Smart, decisive, organized, methodical, bias toward action.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project finance

Renewable energy

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

AES Corporation in Arlington, VA seeks an accomplished attorney to lead tax equity and debt project financing transactions within the renewables portfolio. This role focuses on financing of solar, solar-plus-storage, stand-alone storage and wind projects, with responsibility for structuring and negotiating related documents.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in relevant law, 6+ years in project finance for renewables, and JD from an accredited law school, plus strong communication and leadership