Regulatory & Compliance Manager

Envision Energy; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Energy in the Philippines seeks a Regulatory & Compliance Manager to lead regulatory strategy, ensure compliance, and engage with the Department of Energy (DOE) and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for Solar, Wind, and BESS projects. This role oversees regulatory requirements across the full energy project lifecycle.

The position requires extensive experience in energy regulation, strong coordination with DOE/ERC, and ability to manage PSAs/PPAs and market mechanisms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Management, Political Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Energy Management, or related discipline.
• Juris Doctor / Bachelor of Laws is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regulatory strategy and compliance for DOE and ERC engagements.
• Coordinate applications, registrations, submissions, reports, and approvals with DOE and ERC.
• Monitor and ensure DOE/ERC regulatory compliance and track milestones and deadlines.
• Review regulatory issuances and assess impact of policy changes on projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law / related discipline

Juris Doctor / Bachelor of Laws

Job description

The Regulatory & Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the company's regulatory strategy, regulatory compliance, and government engagement primarily with the Department of Energy (DOE) and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for the development, construction, financing, and operation of renewable energy projects, including Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, and for managing and coordinating regulatory requirements covering the entire energy project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

A. DOE Regulatory Affairs

Lead and manage the company's regulatory relationship and transactions with the Department of Energy (DOE).

Responsibilities include:

• Manage regulatory requirements relating to Renewable Energy Service Contracts (RESCs) and other DOE project arrangements.
• Coordinate DOE applications, registrations, submissions, reports, certifications, and approvals.
• Monitor project compliance with DOE contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Track DOE milestones, conditions, commitments, and deadlines.
• Coordinate amendments, extensions, transfers, assignments, or other modifications to DOE contracts and project registrations.
• Support project teams in satisfying DOE development milestones and documentary requirements.
• Review DOE issuances, circulars, guidelines, and policy changes affecting the company's projects.
• Assess the regulatory impact of new DOE policies on Solar, Wind, and BESS projects.
• Coordinate with DOE offices and relevant divisions on project-specific regulatory concerns.
• Prepare regulatory correspondence, position papers, applications, and responses to DOE.
• Monitor DOE compliance inspections, evaluations, and regulatory findings.
• Maintain a comprehensive DOE Regulatory Compliance Register.

3. ERC REGULATORY AFFAIRS

Lead and coordinate the company's regulatory engagements with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

Responsibilities include:

• Manage ERC applications, filings, approvals, registrations, and regulatory proceedings relevant to company projects.
• Coordinate preparation of regulatory submissions and supporting documentation.
• Monitor ERC case status, hearings, orders, resolutions, and decisions.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory consultants when required.
• Monitor compliance with ERC orders, resolutions, decisions, and regulatory requirements.
• Assess the regulatory implications of ERC decisions on project economics, contracts, operations, and commercial arrangements.
• Prepare management briefings regarding material ERC developments.
• Maintain an ERC Regulatory Compliance and Case Tracker.

4. POWER SUPPLY AGREEMENTS / PPA REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Provide regulatory support for the development, negotiation, approval, and implementation of power supply arrangements.

Responsibilities include:

• Review the regulatory requirements applicable to Power Supply Agreements (PSAs), Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Energy Supply Agreements, and related arrangements.
• Coordinate ERC approval requirements for applicable agreements.
• Support Legal and Commercial teams during regulatory review of PPAs/PSAs.
• Monitor compliance with approved contractual terms.
• Review proposed amendments, extensions, renewals, or restructuring of regulated power supply arrangements.
• Assess regulatory implications of:
• Capacity
• Take-or-pay provisions
• Availability
• Performance obligations
• Change in law
• Termination
• Coordinate regulatory submissions associated with material power supply agreements.

5. RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS & MARKET MECHANISMS

Monitor and provide regulatory guidance concerning applicable Philippine renewable energy programs and market mechanisms. The Manager shall monitor regulatory developments and advise management on their potential impact on the company's projects and commercial strategy.

Coordinate regulatory and compliance requirements relating to participation in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and other applicable electricity market arrangements.

Qualifications :

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Management, Political Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Energy Management, or related discipline.
• Juris Doctor / Bachelor of Laws is highly preferred.

Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in energy regulation, regulatory affairs, legal compliance, government relations, or power-sector development.
• Strong experience dealing with DOE and ERC is highly preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy development, power generation, electricity markets, or infrastructure is preferred.
• Experience with Solar, Wind, BESS, PPA/PSA, WESM, and grid interconnection is an advantage.
• Experience working with external legal counsel and regulatory consultants.