Senior Counsel, Hydrogen

AES Corporation
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Nov 15, 2024
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. At AES, we are accelerating the future of energy. Our core values are Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together. We are seeking outstanding individuals to join our team. We believe that a diverse, inclusive workforce where all people demonstrate empathy and work together collaboratively will give us the best opportunity to achieve our purpose and business objectives. AES recently formed a business unit focused on green hydrogen. Leveraging our industry-leading capabilities to develop, commercialize, construct, and operate renewable energy facilities, AES is now investing in the production of electrolytic green hydrogen. Our ambition is to develop, commercialize, construct, and operate a portfolio of electrolysis facilities that produce green hydrogen and advance the decarbonization goals of our customers. In the green hydrogen business, we are building core functional teams focused on origination, project development, technical capabilities, and market development. This Senior Counsel position will report to the Chief Counsel, Hydrogen, and will be responsible for wide-ranging legal support for the Green Hydrogen team. This role can be located in any AES office in the United States (Salt Lake City, UT; Louisville, CO; Houston, TX; Arlington, VA; New York City, NY). Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provide legal advice in all aspects of green hydrogen project development, construction, and financing, alongside specialist members of the AES Clean Energy Legal Team. Structure and negotiate hydrogen offtake agreements. Negotiate MOUs, joint development agreements and joint venture agreements. Provide advice to the Green Hydrogen Team on federal and state policy and regulatory matters. Participate in negotiation and implementation of federal awards. Provide day-to-day legal support for the Green Hydrogen Team. Manage outside counsel. Skills and Qualifications: Experience in project development, construction, and finance in the energy, power (renewable and/or thermal) and/or hydrogen sectors. Experience in M&A and joint venture transactions is a plus. 5-8 years' experience at a law firm and/or sophisticated in-house legal department. Ability to manage complex transactions independently. Commercial mindset and willingness to partner with commercial counterparts. Passion for driving decarbonization. Alignment with AES Values of Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together. Smart, decisive, organized, methodical, and biased toward action. Education: Bachelor's Degree J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.