The AES Corporation · 4 months ago
Counsel, Finance
US, Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe AES Corporation is a leading Fortune 500 company in the global energy revolution, recognized for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Counsel with expertise in financing transactions related to renewable energy projects to provide legal counsel and strategic guidance while managing financing documentation and project-related documents.
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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 documentation, 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 manage outside counsel
Provide general legal counsel and strategic guidance to senior and executive-level management
Qualification
Required
3 - 5 years of relevant experience (3 years minimum), preferably renewable energy project finance experience at a major law firm or sophisticated in-house legal group
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. or L.L.M. from an accredited law school
Benefits
Annual bonus
Full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Company
The AES Corporation
The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrés Gluski
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Taylor Sloane
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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