Assistant General Counsel – Impact Finance, Energy

U.S. Bank

Attorney providing legal support for U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, specializing in financing energy projects.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeWashington • New York, North Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $170,255 - $200,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working closely with the business lines to drive meaningful improvements in how the teams evaluate, close and manage their financings
Performing due diligence and providing guidance to business line teams regarding financing documents to ensure alignment with U.S. Bank internal policies and regulatory requirements and working effectively with in-house and external counsel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority
At least 5-8 years of in-house, government or law firm experience in energy and related infrastructure transactions and related financing and project documents
Experience with drafting and negotiating financing documents, EPC, O&M, energy offtake, transmission, project supply and real property documents
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance
Problem solver with a demonstrated commitment to client service and strength in working collaboratively
Excellent communication skills and strategic thinker with ability to support process improvement
Experience with tax credits is preferred, but not required
Diligent, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a desire to learn new skills and keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments
Interest and curiosity with respect to the Bank’s business and operations
Experience developing new products and services in a highly regulated environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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Hard Skills & Tools

drafting financing documentsnegotiating financing documentsEPCO&Menergy offtaketransmission documentsproject supply documentsreal property documentsdue diligencetax credits

Soft Skills

problem solverclient servicecollaborativeexcellent communicationstrategic thinkerprocess improvementdetail-orientedproactivedesire to learncuriosity

Certifications

licensed attorney