Legal Counsel, Finance

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.     AES has been  ranked #1 by BloombergNEF  in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for  millions of people worldwide.      We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. 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 honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.    If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future ,  we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.  AES Renewables & Power is a leader in clean energy development and one of the largest renewable   energy   IPPs in the country.      We are seeking an attorney with experience in financing transactions,   including for   renewable energy projects.    The Counsel will join a team of talented and dedicated renewable energy finance attorneys working   hand-in-hand   with   AES Renewables & Power ’s sophisticated and innovative project finance and corporate finance teams.       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 a s   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:   3-5   years of   relevant   experience, pre ferably 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.

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