Regulatory & Public Affairs Counsel

Frontwise Group; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eneco is seeking a Regulatory & Public Affairs Counsel to navigate the regulatory landscape around battery storage, flexibility markets, and energy trading. You will monitor developments and translate complex laws into actionable business guidance for Eneco’s battery portfolio and trading activities.

You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, advocating for Eneco’s interests and translating policy into practical strategies while maintaining clear communications across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or technical science is preferred.
• Experience in energy sector or regulated environment is desirable.
• Strong interest in energy policy and regulatory decision making.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess regulatory developments affecting battery storage and flexibility markets.
• Translate complex legislation into clear business implications for battery projects and trading strategies.
• Advise management on opportunities and risks stemming from regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communicator

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory awareness

Strategic advising

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Client: Eneco

Website: www.eneco.be

Vacancy: Regulatory & Public Affairs Counsel

Location: Mechelen, Belgium

Ready to shape how regulation enables the next generation of energy flexibility?

Eneco is looking for a Regulatory & Public Affairs Counsel to help navigate the regulatory landscape around battery storage, flexibility markets, and energy trading.

This role sits within the Legal, Regulatory & Public Affairs team and focuses specifically on Eneco’s growing battery portfolio. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will monitor and assess regulatory developments, translate complex legislation into clear business implications, and advise on the opportunities and risks they create for battery projects, flexibility activities and trading strategies.

What you bring:

• Master's degree, preferably in a legal, political & social science, or technical science field.
• Relevant experience within the energy sector or a similar regulated environment.
• A strong interest in energy policy and understanding how decision-making works within the regulatory landscape.
• Knowledge of technical and operational themes within the energy sector, including flexibility, reactive power, redispatch, and CRM-related market processes.
• You combine analytical sharpness with the ability to translate complex subject matter clearly.
• You are a strong communicator and move smoothly between stakeholders at different levels.
• You know how to defend interests in a constructive and convincing manner.
• You are proactive, pragmatic, and maintain an overview of complex files.
• You have an excellent command of Dutch, English, and French.
• Current residence in Belgium and EU citizenship.

Why Eneco?

A new opportunity to work at the intersection of regulation, energy markets and battery technology, supporting one of the key areas of Eneco’s Flex business. You will have the opportunity to advise management, contribute to battery development and trading strategies, and help shape Eneco’s approach to an evolving regulatory landscape.

Turn complex regulatory developments into clear direction, strategic choices and tangible business impact.