SR. LEGAL COUNSEL

REMOTE: USA 

Regulatory lawyer

About US

ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales (GEMS) provides energy supply solutions and risk management services to support its clients through their decarbonization journey, while optimizing ENGIE’s assets and contributing to value creation.

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services with a leading energy management business, piloted by its entity "Global Energy Management & Sales" who built its savoir-faire managing the Group’s large and diverse asset portfolio over 20+ years.

3,600 employees around the world develop our solutions, through +20 international business platforms. We cover the full energy mix: renewable and thermal power, natural gas & LNG, biomass, environmental products. Our experts provide tailor made solutions based on a wide range of savoir-faire in energy management with a strong focus on decarbonation and decentralization.

Our 190,000 clients span the entire value chain: producers, asset developers, financial players, utilities, distributors and industrials. Our global reach and strong local presence enable us to offer these diverse clients tailor-made services and respond to rapid changes in mature or emerging markets alike.

Our 4 areas of expertise:

• Asset management
• Energy transition services
• Energy supply & global commodities
• Risk management & market access

 At GEMS we encourage breakthrough results, team spirit, curiosity and innovation while preserving the right work/life balance for you.

More info on GEMS Hub (https://gems.engie.com) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/engie-global-energy-management-solutions).

Context

The GEMS Legal & Regulation department (85+ lawyers worldwide) is composed of 1) several client focused teams with lawyers embedded into different parts of the business based on line of business or geography and 2) a functional central legal team covering several legal functional areas which are transversal throughout GEMS (the Transversal Team). The Transversal Team (15+ lawyers in Paris and Brussels) is looking for a regulation and market conduct lawyer to accompany GEMS’s activities in the day-to-day energy optimization and trading operations in compliance with the applicable regulatory framework. The position is a great opportunity to work hand-in-hand with operational teams and be associated with a range of activities (incl. optimization of the asset portfolio and wholesale energy markets re physical and financial products, both short-term and long-term).

YOUR Role

You will:

• Provide regulatory guidance to the business on regulations impacting GEMS’s activities (energy and trading) via comprehensive legal, regulatory and market conduct analyses that identify risks, issues and mitigating measures;
• Develop strategies, internal policies and solutions to facilitate market activities/ business development/ regulatory compliance, and develop - together with other support functions and operational teams - best practices in relation to market conduct topics and wholesale energy market regulations;
• Maintain a deep understanding of market conduct, wholesale and financial market regulations and the regulatory activities of regional and national regulators impacting the GEMS activities, incl. training operational teams on regulations impacting GEMS activities;
• Lead, coordinate and advise on investigations (both internal and external) and regulatory inquiries in relation to energy market conduct topics in respect of GEMS activities such as from energy and financial regulators, market exchanges, and transport system operators;
• Contribute to GEMS’ public affairs position and lobbying strategy towards public authorities and regulators to build favorable market design in respect of market conduct issues and energy market regulation topics, incl. coordinating GEMS’s contribution to national and European consultation papers on relevant market conduct and energy market regulation topics;
• Further GEMS’ interest by attending and participating in trade associations committees (e.g. EFET, EURELECTRIC, EUROGAS) and liaise with relevant competent regional and national stakeholders; and
• Contribute to other Transversal topics.

About YOU

You meet all (or most of) the following criteria:

• Qualified lawyer (preferably in Belgium or France);
• At least 4 years of professional experience;
• Prior experience in the energy sector;
• Prior experience in regulatory topics and/or energy law and/or public law and/or competition law within the EU is preferred. Experience with MAR and REMIT is a plus;
• Prior experience in litigation/investigations is a plus;
• Strong legal reasoning skills;
• Excellent presentation, analytical and drafting skills;
• Ability to understand in details complex products and how the business functions from a legal and economical point of view;
• Effective manager of one’s time and external resources;
• Ability to work closely with internal stakeholders;
• Exercise sound professional judgment in identifying issues that need reference to management and/or colleagues legal experts within the business unit or the group;
• Strong business acumen;
• Ownership of responsibilities and managed matters;
• Self-starter;
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multinational trading environment;
• Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment;
• Enthusiasm to learn and improve one’s skills; and
• Proficient in both French and English. Dutch is a plus.

Location

Brussels. Occasional travels

ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales is committed to creating a gender-neutral environment that unlocks the potential of everyone and provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, please let your recruiter know if you need reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the recruitment process, they will be happy to assist you. 

                             Legal Counsel– Engie Pune, India

Purpose of the Job:

To provide legal support for the development of PV greenfield projects in the country including all the legal activities associated to that.

Reporting lines

Reporting to :- GC-India

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the preparation of documentation for partnerships with third parties on development projects in the region.

• Participate and contribute to the negotiation and preparation of legal documents for bid submittal, including mark-ups of project agreements and EPC Contract for a specific project.

• Participate and contribute to the negotiation of all partnership agreements, project agreements, and EPC documents for projects in which the group is awarded preferred bidder status.

• Participate in and assist the finance team in the legal support for the financing of new projects and ensure timely completion of the related legal documents through financial close.

• Assist in security creation as per the financing agreements/other agreements.

• Provide general advice on contract management and all legal matters as they arise (including regulatory and local law issues in coordination with local counsel) during the development phases of a project.

• Monitor trends in construction, infrastructure and electricity law amongst others and agreements related to the development of independent power projects.

• Manage the contracts of the projects under operation.

• Assist with the setting-up of companies in India, assisting with drafting board resolutions, power of attorneys and other ancillary corporate documents, as required, in order to ensure that such company is set up as per legal procedures

• Contribute to the implementation and use of the document management system.

• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures issued by the Engie Group, monitor and report on non-compliance with policies or procedures, pending or threatened violations of law or ethical values of the Group.

• Awareness and reporting of ethical and human rights issues, if any, as they arise.

• Encourage a culture of compliance with laws and integrity in the Engie Group.

• Control the use, quality and cost of external legal counsel on development projects.

Qualifications

Law Degree from a reputable university ; priority given to candidates locally qualified from a reputable Indian law university

Experience

• 5+ years legal practice.

• Large law firm experience preferred, large corporate practice also valued.

• Experience in large infrastructure development.

Language

• Excellent command of English.

Interaction Network

Internal Interfaces

• General Counsel – India

• Legal Counsel– India

• Business Developers

• AIFA (Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory) support for projects

• Technical Support for projects

• Project Companies

External Interfaces

• Contractual Counterparties

• Original Equipment Manufacturers

• Off-takers

• Tendering Authorities

• Governmental and Regulatory Authorities

• Lenders to Projects

• Sponsor International and Local Counsel

• Lender International and Local Counsel

• Arbitration or Litigation Counsel

Location

• Based in Viman Nagar ,Pune India

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Ethics & Compliance Officer and Data Privacy Manager of Tractebel Engineering SA (Belgium)

Reporting to the Head of Legal, Ethics & Compliance of the perimeter, your main assignments will be:

Ethics & Compliance Officer of the perimeter:

Support the Head of Ethics and Compliance of the perimeter in implementing and following up on the compliance program of Tractebel and Engie Group in the entire perimeter, including all legal entities, subsidiaries, branches, offices, permanent establishments and projects:

• Implement Tractebel and Group E&C policies, procedures,  guidelines, tools, adjust to comply with local laws, and arrange for translations in local language, whenever necessary.
• Prepare files for approval as required by specific risk or investment procedures, decide or give recommendations when required.
• Report and follow up through the Group tool  incidents and received denounces; conduct, manage, and report on (internal and external) investigations; draft and follow up actions plans.
• Support internal and external audits on ethics. Conduct or participate in local internal audits to ensure proper implementation of the Ethics & Compliance (E&C) program in the perimeter.
• Prepare required reports, including the annual compliance report and the status of the compliance program during the management meeting.
• Identify stakeholders and carry out annual risk assessments of business and operational activities within your perimeter.
• Participate in the ISO 37001 certification process and follow-up audits, action plans and external monitoring.
• Act as the business process owner of the ethics internal control process (COR-4) preparing the answers and required justifications.
• Define, follow up, and monitor ethics action plans and remedial actions.
• Develop and implement a specific communication and training plan in collaboration with management, and animate trainings when necessary.
• Follow up on the attendance of the mandatory training plan with support from the HR department.
• Manage, lead, and support the network of ethics officers and correspondents within your perimeter.
• Enhance the ethics and compliance culture throughout the perimeter.
• Interact with business and support line staff on ethics matters. Adress ethics and compliance issues raised by staff.
• Perform due diligence on counterparties and/or review its results, making an assessment of risks and providing recommendations.
• Attend to Ethics & Compliance meetings and trainings promoted by Engie and Tractebel.

Data Privacy Manager of the perimeter:

Support the Head data privacy manager of the perimeter in implementing and following up on the data privacy program of Tractebel and Engie Group in the entire perimeter, including all legal entities, subsidiaries, branches, offices, permanent establishments and projects:

• Implement all current and future national and European legislation (including the GDPR), regulations, opinions and advice of the data protection authorities relating to data protection, and follow up on the compliance of the entities within your perimeter with these regulations.
• Implement Tractebel and Group data privacy policies, procedures,  guidelines, tools and adjustment to comply with local laws, and arrange for translations to local language, whenever necessary.
• Prepare annually a data privacy compliance program for the entities within your perimeter, indicating the priorities and challenges for each year, and present it to the Head of Legal, Ethics and Compliance of the perimeter.
• Ensure accountability: documentation of all compliance efforts in the entities within your perimeter.

• Business process owner of the data privacy control process (COR-7) for all the entities within your perimeter. Define, follow up, and monitor the action plans and remedial actions.

• Regular (at least annual) data mapping exercise for all the personal data processing of the entities within your perimeter to ensure an up-to-date record of processing activitie, followed by an update of all the necessary data privacy documents (i.e. the privacy statements).
• Prepare required reports, including the annual data privacy report, quarterly KPIs…;
• Keep the management of the entities informed of all data privacy mattes within your perimeter (i.e annual report, data privacy program, data breaches, important events, …)
• Carry out annual risk assessments of business and operational activities within your perimeter;
• Advise business and support staff on all data privacy matters, support with the drafting of all the necessary (contractual) documents and handle all queries.
• Ensure the implementation of all Group awareness campaigns and implement dedicated local awareness campaigns where necessary to ensure that staff knows and complies with the ethics requirements.
• (Mandatory) data privacy trainings attendance and follow up. Where necessary, organize local trainings and ensure follow up of attendance.
• Manage, lead, and support a network of local data privacy champions in the relevant departments and local entities within your perimeter.
• Perform and help the business and support functions to perform privacy by design and data protection impact assessments.
• Support with, and if required perform, internal and external audits;
• Treat and report data breaches at all the appropriate levels.
• Treat data subject requests.

Profile:

• You have a law degree;
• You have 10 years’ experience working as an in-house or external lawyer;
• You are bilingual in French and English and preferably, notions of Dutch;
• You have specific experience in compliance and data privacy matters;
• You have a good understanding of the business issues and are eager to work in an international environment;
• You are pragmatic, flexible and solution-seeking;
• You work well in a team and have excellent communication and presentation skills;
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are well-organized;
• You have good analytical and synthetical skills;
• You are stress resistant and keen to meet deadlines;
• You are rigorous and professional.

Mobility:

Based in Brussels with possible homeworking up to 3 days per week.

Trips abroad, within and outside Europe will occasionally be necessary.

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What You Can Expect

As our Contracts Analyst Senior, at Georgetown University, in Washington, DC, you will manage the execution of construction contracts working closely with the project team including the prime contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and equipment vendors to ensure that contract terms are understood, adhered to, and in compliance with procurement policies, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.

Everyday you will manage and administer contracts, specifically for construction and engineering, related to capital improvement projects for campus energy distribution systems. These systems encompass the infrastructure for the production and distribution of chilled water, heating hot water, and steam, along with the electricity and natural gas networks. You will report to the Director of Capital Projects.

What You’ll Bring

• You possess a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management Engineering, or related field
• You have five 5 years of experience in a related field where you have provided field support during execution of capital projects which involves monitoring contract performance, reviewing project invoicing for contract compliance, tracking project milestones, and timely addressing any issues that arise
• You have a background in construction contract development, contract management or project execution
• You have an experience in construction projects, working at sites, managing subcontractors, contracts administration and change management
• You have experience with contract development and/or contract administration, including an understanding of procurement procedures; along with project execution and project related tax, finance, insurance and legal issues
• You can address Change Order requests by aligning with the Project Manager and all stakeholders, driving cost and schedule negotiations with the contractor, understanding the project’s scope, and utilizing the contractual terms to preserve the contracting plan
• You will prepare final Change Order for signatures utilizing the proper Management of Change (MOC) procedures
• You will provide support, strategy, and resolution to Project Managers on contractual claims and disputes, liaising and keeping informed all Project Stakeholders
• You will maintain a structured and documented record of all capital project communications, notices, legal records, including lien waivers, bonds, claims
• You will also support the procurement process of services and materials for successful completion of the capital project
• You will develop relationships with project stakeholders, construction contractors, qualified equipment vendors, suppliers, and design/engineering firms
• You will prepare project close-out documentation and final contract requirements at different milestones of a construction project including mechanical completion, substantial completion, and final completion
• You will develop and maintain effective relationships with subsidiaries, to encourage knowledge sharing; while also establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with University staff
• You will carry out other duties as assigned

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• This role requires attendance at a worksite on a weekly basis
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This position consist of 20% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements, being present during project execution

Compensation

Salary Range: $84,000 – $128,800 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

What You Can Expect

The goal of the section is to explain everyday activities of someone who works in this role.  Convey the day-to-day impact and responsibilities of this is a highly motivated, creative, and results-oriented Senior Attorney of our Distributed Solar + Storage (DSS) team you will work with a broad range of responsibilities to support and facilitate a rapidly growing business. In this role, you’ll provide legal support across all aspects of the business unit, including origination, merger & acquisition, negotiations, contracts, titles, construction, and financing. Your key responsibilities will include:

• You will be responsible for crafting and executing comprehensive legal strategies to facilitate DSS’s commercial objectives while mitigating legal risks
• You must handle the drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements to support the development team’s activities
• You must be able to proactively identify and resolving legal issues and areas of risk
• You will oversee title work, resolve title issues, and manage the issuance of title insurance
• You will review and negotiate finance agreements, including tax-equity finance and debt, and supporting activities related to financial closings

What You’ll Bring

• Must have a minimum Bachelor Degree, JD from an ABA-accredited law school, licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction and in good standing, with experience in drafting and commercial skills, technical and legal risk awareness, innovative deals and structuring, and transaction and project management skills

• Must have interpersonal relationship skills, a commitment to professional and ethical standards, and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to flexibly adapt to changing priorities and demanding deadlines with minimal frustration, and to timely support multiple complex assignments with superior legal work products and/or practical legal advice
• Demonstrate commercial understanding, good judgment on legal risk decisions, and know when to escalate issues
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, and familiarity with a range of structured finance transactions, including real estate, permitting, construction, and M&A

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy; working in the office at least 3 days a week 
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This position consist of 5% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Compensation

Salary Range: $166,900 – $250,000 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We value internal mobility and will offer sponsorship for this role to internal candidates only.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

What You Can Expect

As a Senior Attorney of our Renewables Development (RGBU) team you will work with a broad range of responsibilities to support and facilitate a rapidly growing business. In this role, you’ll provide legal support across all aspects of the business unit, including origination, merger & acquisition, negotiations, contracts, titles, construction, and financing. Your key responsibilities will include:

• You will be responsible for crafting and executing comprehensive legal strategies to facilitate RGBU commercial objectives while mitigating legal risks
• You must handle the drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements to support the development team’s activities
• You must be able to proactively identify and resolving legal issues and areas of risk
• You will oversee title work, resolve title issues, and manage the issuance of title insurance
• You will review and negotiate finance agreements, including tax-equity finance and debt, and supporting activities related to financial closings

What You’ll Bring

• Must have a minimum Bachelor's Degree, JD from an ABA-accredited law school, licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction and in good standing, with experience in drafting and commercial skills, technical and legal risk awareness, innovative deals and structuring, and transaction and project management skills

• Must have interpersonal relationship skills, a commitment to professional and ethical standards, and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to flexibly adapt to changing priorities and demanding deadlines with minimal frustration, and to timely support multiple complex assignments with superior legal work products and/or practical legal advice
• Demonstrate commercial understanding, good judgment on legal risk decisions, and know when to escalate issues
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, and familiarity with a range of structured finance transactions, including real estate, permitting, construction, and M&A

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy; working in the office at least 3 days a week. 
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;
• This position consist of 5% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Compensation

Salary Range: $166,900 – $275,000 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We value internal mobility and will offer sponsorship for this role to internal candidates only.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.