Senior Counsel, Renewable Energy Finance

The AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation seeks an attorney with experience in financing transactions, including renewable energy projects, to join AES Renewals & Power as Counsel. You will support project finance and corporate finance teams, focusing on solar, wind, and storage financings.

Expect 3–5 years of relevant experience, JD from an accredited law school, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits offered. AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably at a major law firm or sophisticated in‑house legal group.
• Experience in renewable energy project finance, 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.

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 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.

Skills

Project finance

Legal counsel

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal risk management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The AES Corporation seeks an attorney with experience in financing transactions, including renewable energy projects, to join AES Renewals & Power as Counsel. You will support project finance and corporate finance teams, focusing on solar, wind, and storage financings.

Expect 3–5 years of relevant experience, JD from an accredited law school, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits offered. AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.