Assistant General Counsel, Commercial

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Position Overview 
As an Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Transactions you will be focused on energy and infrastructure project development and specific commercial transactions related thereto.

You will provide professional legal advice, counsel, and guidance to support the development, construction, finance and management of Invenergy’s growing renewable and clean energy portfolio. 

Responsibilities 

• Provide legal support to Invenergy’s project development, commercial execution and finance and capital markets teams on a wide variety of commercial transactions, including power purchase and similar offtake agreements, build-transfer agreements, commodity and currency hedge and trading agreements, interconnection agreements, EPC agreements, equipment supply agreements, operations and maintenance agreements as well as acquisitions and dispositions, debt financing, cash and tax equity financings, and joint venture agreements. 
• Provide guidance on transaction structuring. 
• Support the drafting and negotiation of project and financing documentation. 
• Select and efficiently manage sophisticated outside counsel. 
• Ensure consistency across transactions and compliance with internal policies. 
• 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. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• JD degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state 
• 5-7+ years of experience either within a law firm or as in-house counsel supporting utility scale energy project development, finance and M&A transactions. 
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on sophisticated energy related project development, finance and M&A documentation 
• Proven ability as a legal lead to drive transactions to successful completion. 
• Experience researching and analyzing applicable laws and regulations; conducting due diligence reviews; and managing transaction closings. 
• 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 

$180,000.00 - $216,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
 
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
 
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.