Vp Senior Commercial And Regulatory Counsel

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VP, Senior Commercial and Regulatory Counsel
The candidate will work closely with all businesses and entities within and across the firm companies, and is expected to interface with senior corporate management, customer/supplier executive management, public agency executives and other government officials. Analysis and implementation of strategic commercial agreements in support of Build-Own-Operate and capital sales in North America, and collaboration with international legal teams on global opportunities. Plan, negotiate, and execute of global M&A and complex corporate transactions (including public and private securities offerings and debt transactions), and associated drafting and review of associated documentation. Attend to transaction requirements for foreign affiliates while working collaboratively with team members in other global regions. Advise on project financing and funding arrangements. Coordinate with General Counsel in review and reporting of legal issues for company operations, finance, administration, and senior management, including advising on ESG matters and emerging areas of law and regulation pertaining to renewable energy. Global support for regulatory activities and government relations, including assisting with the development of overall strategy and management of relationships with regulators, and working with trade associations and government relations firms to track and shape regulations and opportunities. Analysis and reporting of contract and transaction requirements, special provisions and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business operations, and support for regulatory compliance from development through commercial operations of projects. Act as subject matter expert for commercial regulatory issues to senior executives and team leaders across the company’s global operations, advising and mentoring on applicable business and legal risks, changes in the law, interpretations, and recent rulings. Assist in review of public and private requests for proposals and support for associated responses/bids, including specification of contractual guidelines and terms and conditions for procurement. Supervise and implement general risk management and litigation avoidance strategies, while staying on top of legal and regulatory changes. Support for other corporate legal and compliance requirements. J.D. or LLB degree is required. Should have 10+ years, preferably with project financing and/or M&A in energy, utilities, and technology sectors. Should preferably have 10+ years overall experience with negotiation and drafting of documents in commercial transactions, including agreements for capital sales, long-term feedstock supply, gas/power purchase and sale agreements. Experience in managing outside counsel globally is required. Experience with regulatory approvals and enforcement, and government grants/contracting is preferred. License to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction or common law province in Canada is required.

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