Legal Counsel, Finance
Arlington, TX - USA
Job Summary
Are you ready to be part of a companythatsnot just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8300employees across 12 countries.
AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.
We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the Worlds 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 Institutes Edison Awards in the twenty-first century a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.
Ifyoureready to be part of a companythatsnot just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for just building a more sustainable futurewerepowering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader inglobalenergy.
AES Renewables & Power is a leader in clean energy development and one of the largest renewableenergyIPPs in the country.
We are seeking an attorney with experience in financing transactionsincluding forrenewable energy projects.The Counsel will join a team of talented and dedicated renewable energy finance attorneys workinghand-in-handwithAES Renewables & Powers 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-alonestorageand wind projects.
Act asinternal counsel on tax equity tax credittransferand debt financings for such projects as well as corporate financings.
Structure draft review and effectively negotiate financingtransactions as well as project-related documents (e.g.power purchase agreements engineeringprocurementand 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:
3-5years ofrelevantexperience preferably at a major law firm orsophisticated in-house legal group.
Experience inrenewable energy project financeprojectdevelopmentand 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.
Education:
Bachelors Degree
J.D. from an accredited law school
The expected salary for this position at commencement of employment is between $148000 a $180000/year; however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical dental and vision coverage life insurance 401(k) eligibility and paid time off (including vacation sick leave time and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
About Company
AES is a global energy company that creates greener, smarter and innovative energy solutions. Together, we can accelerate the future of energy.