Corporate Counsel (energy & Infrastructure)

Harrison Street is a leading investment management firm exclusively focused on alternative real assets. Headquartered in Chicago and London with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia, the Firm has more than 280-employees and nearly $56 billion in assets under management. Clients of the Firm include a global institutional investor base domiciled in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America.

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment? The Firm is on the lookout for a Corporate Counsel to become an integral part of our legal team.

As a Corporate Counsel, you'll be supporting Harrison Street’s business with a focus on our various infrastructure products that include renewables, utilities, district energy, and public-private-partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Dive deep into the development, financing, acquisition, disposition, and restructuring of infrastructure projects.
• Craft, review, and negotiate a variety of documents, from term sheets to power purchase agreements, and supervise outside counsel when needed.
• Tackle the complexities of negotiating commercial agreements and managing standard business agreements.
• Support the legal department’s knowledge management initiatives and contribute to the implementation of policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of legal experience, specializing in two or more of the following: energy/utility transactions, project finance, public-private partnerships, infrastructure, and M&A. If you thrive in a professional environment where leadership and a strong work ethic are essential, this is the long-term growth opportunity you've been searching for.

• J.D. from an accredited law school with admission in good standing to at least one state bar (Illinois preferred).

• 3+ years of experience in energy/utility transactions, project finance, public-private partnerships, infrastructure, and/or M&A at a top-tier law firm or in-house with a mid-sized or large company.

• Proven track record of independently handling energy and infrastructure transactions.

• Strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills are a must.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Adaptability: Thrives in an ever-evolving legal landscape and can pivot seamlessly to meet the demands of dynamic energy and infrastructure projects.
• Proactive Mindset: Anticipates challenges and takes initiative to address potential issues before they arise, contributing to the smooth execution of transactions.
• Team Player: Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, recognizing that success is a collective effort. Why Join Us: This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be part of a dynamic team, to welcome challenges, and to grow in an environment that values your initiative and drive. If you're self-motivated, have a high degree of initiative, can juggle tight deadlines with ease, and bring a proactive and collaborative spirit, we want to hear from you. Benefits:
• Strong medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Dependent Care Account (with employer match)
• Life, accidental death and disability plans
• Commuter Reimbursement Program (with employer match)
• Employee assistance programs
• 401K plan with Harrison Street contribution
• 13 paid holidays and Flex Fridays
• 16-week paid parental leave
• Wellness room for nursing mothers
• Monthly cell phone bill reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• Wellness & Charitable Contribution Programs
• Manager trainings and employee development opportunities
• Dress for your day!