Assistant General Counsel - Permitting & Local Affairs

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 – 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.

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.