Job Description

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.

Job Description

Position Overview

As an Assistant General Counsel – Commercial, you will support a wide variety of commercial transactions in Invenergy’s thermal energy and data center business. You will provide professional legal advice, counsel, and guidance to support the development, construction, financing and operation of Invenergy’s growing energy portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on a variety of commercial transactions from development through construction and operation of Invenergy’s generation, storage and data center projects, including debt and equity financings, joint ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, interconnection agreements, procurement and construction agreements and operation and maintenance agreements.
• Provide guidance on transaction structuring.
• Select and manage sophisticated outside counsel.
• Ensure consistency across transactions and compliance with internal policies.
• Review general commercial contracts and assist with other general legal matters and transactions as they arise.

Minimum Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited top law school with a strong academic record and active license to practice law.
• 5-8 years of experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel supporting utility scale energy projects preferred, but candidates with general M&A, project finance, or construction and procurement legal experience will also be considered. Experience with energy projects is preferred.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on sophisticated energy related project development, construction, finance, offtake, joint venture and M&A agreements sought.
• Experience researching and analyzing applicable laws and regulations across a variety of jurisdictions; 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 in a clear and concise manner.
• Smart self-starter who is proactive, can demonstrate initiative, can work independently as well as on a team, and who has a “roll-up-the-sleeves” mentality.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills as well as the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, attention to detail, strong business understanding and solid negotiation skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and balance a heavy workload.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Base Pay

$205,000.00 - $240,000.00 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.