Financial Procurement Advisory Practice Lead, Energy Advisory Services

JLL is seeking a Financial Procurement Advisory Practice Lead for its Energy Advisory Services in Dallas, TX. This executive role involves leading teams in market research, financial modeling, and advisory services for renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include advising clients on clean energy solutions, conducting feasibility assessments, managing business development, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in renewable energy and advisory roles.
About the position

At JLL, our Sustainability Services practice offers comprehensive solutions to help clients achieve their sustainability goals. Our expert team provides strategic guidance and practical implementation across the full real estate value chain. We leverage cutting-edge technology and data analytics to develop tailored strategies that optimize resource efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall sustainability performance. From initial assessments and goal setting to ongoing monitoring and reporting, JLL partners with clients to drive meaningful progress in their sustainability journey, ultimately creating value for their business, stakeholders, and the planet. Energy Advisory is one of our specific practice groups within Sustainability Services at JLL and addresses the rapidly growing demand for energy and infrastructure services in the real estate sector. Our comprehensive approach helps real estate clients effectively source energy contracts, improve on-site energy performance, and optimize their energy assets as they adopt new technologies. We are currently seeking a Financial Procurement and Advisory Practice Lead to join our Energy Advisory Team, serving clients in their energy procurement negotiations and transactions. This highly visible executive level role will lead and advance our practice and offerings in the renewable energy space by leading a team delivering on client engagements and driving new client pursuits.

Responsibilities
• Lead technical and interdisciplinary teams conducting market research, financial and economic modelling, procurement and transaction advisory, deal structuring and negotiations for clean energy
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• Advise on clean energy solutions for public and private clients with an emphasis on solar, wind, EV charging and energy storage
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• Conduct commercial due diligence and feasibility assessments on viability of renewable energy technologies and strategies (onsite, offsite, offsets)
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• Articulate the value of renewables on global client portfolios and the ability to integrate solutions into broader infrastructure goals
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• Establish reputation as a renewable energy expert for new and existing clients by participating in pitches, providing sustainability positioning and market differentiation around JLL's renewable energy offering
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• Participate in managing the overall business development and sales process, maintaining regular contact with clients and other key stakeholders to keep pursuits moving ahead and closing deals
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• Cultivate organic sales opportunities, and targeted messaging to specific client pursuits, with a goal of generating new leads
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• Lead the screening, prioritization, and due diligence of potential client engagements with a view to maximizing commercial value
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• Maintain strong networks with energy industry representatives and key stakeholders in the areas of project development, financing, advisory, and technologies
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• Lead team of 20+ financial advisory professionals

Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy and infrastructure project development, origination, and advisory
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• Extensive advisory/consulting background related to commercial due diligence (acquisition/disposition/procurement), financial structuring (Public Private Partnership expertise) and/or deal execution
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• Experience working with both public and private sector clients, through project development and implementation
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• Experience in and detailed understanding of energy and regulatory markets, as it relates to project development and implementation in the renewable energy sector
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• Proven change agent, collaborator, problem solver, creating win-win outcomes
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• Big Four or related consulting experience a plus

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
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• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
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• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
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• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays