Paralegal, Finance

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AES Clean Energy (AES) is currently seeking a full-time Paralegal to assist AES’s Legal Finance team. At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. AES Clean Energy is an industry leader in the transition to clean energy, working to improve lives by delivering greener and smarter energy solutions that the world needs.

We are hiring for our Arlington, VA location. This is an in-office role, expected to be in our Arlington office four days per week.

This role will require a high level of detail orientation, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. We are seeking a self-directed professional with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment and on multiple tasks and projects. The candidate will be responsible for working with the Legal Team in preparing draft legal documents, assisting with time-sensitive financing closings, assisting with management and completion of legal requests, managing corporate governance workstreams, and other miscellaneous project and administrative tasks. This position holds room for growth in the exciting and expanding field of renewable energy development. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a paralegal in a transactional law setting.
• Paralegal certificate or comparable educational background is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Renewable energy project finance experience at a major law firm or sophisticated in-house legal group is valued but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of duties and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-player mindset.
  
  

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.