Energy Transactions Counsel — Hybrid/Remote Fridays

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy, a leading North American energy developer, seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Transactions in Chicago. You will advise on energy project development, finance and M&A, and you will draft and negotiate sophisticated project documents and financing agreements.

The role requires a JD and 5–7+ years in energy transactions, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage outside counsel.

Qualifications

• JD degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• 5–7+ years of experience in energy project development, finance and M&A.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on energy project development, finance and M&A documentation.
• Proven ability as a legal lead to drive transactions to successful completion.
• Experience researching applicable laws, due diligence, and managing closings.
• Able to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relay complex concepts to management.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to project development, commercial execution and finance and capital markets teams on a wide variety of transactions (offtake, EPC, debt financing, equity financings, joint ventures).
• Draft and negotiate project and financing documentation.
• Offer guidance on transaction structuring.
• Select and efficiently manage outside counsel.
• Ensure consistency across transactions and compliance with internal policies.
• Provide legal support in other areas of the company as needed.
• Overtime and travel may be required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Legal leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Invenergy, a leading North American energy developer, seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Transactions in Chicago. You will advise on energy project development, finance and M&A, and you will draft and negotiate sophisticated project documents and financing agreements.

The role requires a JD and 5–7+ years in energy transactions, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage outside counsel.