Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
Job Description
Position Overview
As an Assistant General Counsel – Permitting & Local Affairs, you will provide guidance to Invenergy’s business operations, focusing primarily on permitting efforts throughout the lifecycle of our energy generation, storage, and transmission projects. In addition, you may assist with other general legal matters and various corporate transactions as they arise, and other matters of interest to the company.
Responsibilities
- Providing advice on federal, state, and local law and procedure governing land use for the construction and operation of energy facilities.
- Supporting permit application, hearing, and related litigation process.
- Guiding negotiations with local governments on development agreements, road use agreements, decommissioning requirements, and tax abatement agreements.
- Providing analysis in support of policy and legislative strategy.
- Management of external counsel.
Minimum Qualifications
- JD required.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
- Experience in litigation and/or within local governments and administrative agencies.
- Working knowledge of real estate development process and land use regulations.
- Ability to occasionally work overtime to fit the needs of the client.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous relevant experience within either a law firm or in a similar context that resulted in real-world experience
- Energy project permitting
- Environmental experience
- Strong organizational, time management, and oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment and with local constituents and decision-makers.
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, 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.
What We Do
Invenergy is a leading global privately-held developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions. We are headquartered in the Chicago and have 2000+ employees across the Americas, Europe and Asia. We have successfully developed over 175 projects, including wind, solar, and natural gas power generation as well as advanced energy storage facilities.
We are innovators at heart — we design, build and operate. We take pride in a company culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in a workplace where our people feel a sense of ownership and belonging.
Why Work With Us
Invenergy strives to do the right thing while creating a sense of purpose, inclusion and belonging for all employees. As a leading developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, Invenergy is guided by our unique culture and values, focused on our mission and driven to achieve our vision.
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