Assistant General Counsel

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance (IF) with a focus on debt financing for energy and related infrastructure projects.
• Support IF on legal matters with respect to debt transactions related to financing of infrastructure assets.
• Work closely with business lines to improve how teams structure, evaluate, close and manage their financings.
• Perform due diligence and provide guidance on financing documents ensuring alignment with U.S. Bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with in-house and external counsel.

• Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority.
• At least 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.