Associate, Contracts

Title: Associate, Contracts

Location: Chicago, IL

Full time

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 Associate, Contracts, you are a skilled professional who plays an active and meaningful role in the Invenergy Contracts team's Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Build Transfer (BT), and Development Transfer (DT) negotiation efforts for renewable energy projects with third parties. In this role, you will take ownership of workstreams of moderate to advanced complexity and contribute independently to commercial transactions across the organization.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, communicate clearly across multiple functions, and demonstrate confidence navigating conflict, along with a solid understanding of what it takes to develop and construct utility-scale renewable energy projects. This role offers a compelling opportunity for an experienced professional looking to deepen their expertise and make a tangible impact at one of the most dynamic and entrepreneurial companies in the industry.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to and take ownership of workstreams related to the preparation and negotiation of PPA, BT, and DT agreements.
• Coordinate with Development, Finance, Engineering, Legal, and other functional groups to prepare exhibits and other documentation related to commercial transactions.
• Create and maintain data rooms used to exchange transaction documents with third parties.
• Manage and organize due diligence materials requested by transaction counterparties, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Lead or significantly contribute to Invenergy's RFP responses related to PPA, BT, and DT transactions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 2+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of wind, solar, thermal, and energy storage power systems.
• Experience reviewing or negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Prior work in a related field.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-performing, team-oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage and contribute in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt fluidly to shifting priorities.

Base Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 USD Annual
Bonus: 20% - 30%

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.