Assistant General Counsel, Commercial

Invenergy • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

As an Assistant General Counsel, Commercial, you will be focused on energy and infrastructure project development and construction. You will provide professional legal advice, counsel, and guidance to support the development, construction, financing, and operation of Invenergy’s growing renewable and clean energy portfolio.

Requirements

• JD degree
• 5-7 years of experience either within a law firm or as in-house counsel supporting utility scale renewable energy-related project development and construction.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on sophisticated energy related project development and construction agreements
• Experience researching and analyzing applicable laws and regulations across a variety of jurisdictions.
• Able to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relay complex concepts to members of management
• Able to work under minimal supervision.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with project finance considerations in project contracts

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Invenergy’s project development, engineering, project management, pre-construction and global sourcing teams on a wide variety of construction and procurement agreements, including balance of plant agreements, balance of system of agreements, EPC contracts, engineering and design services agreements, wind turbine supply agreements, solar module supply agreements and procurement agreements for other types of renewable energy equipment.
• Familiarity with project finance considerations in project contracts a plus.
• As needed, select and manage sophisticated outside counsel.
• Ensure consistency across transactions and compliance with internal policies.
• Additionally review general commercial contracts for the company.
• The position will also provide legal advice and support in other areas of the company as needed and able.
• The position will require overtime and travel at times.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree