Senior Corporate Counsel- Regulatory Compliance

West Coast Energy Systems; Waukesha (WI); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

West Coast Energy Systems is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel - Regulatory Compliance to provide broad legal guidance on regulatory and compliance matters across the enterprise. You will interpret evolving requirements, collaborate with internal teams, and support practical compliance solutions for operations, products, employees, suppliers, and customers.

The role reports to the VP, Deputy General Counsel - Corporate Governance & Compliance and spans corporate compliance, data privacy,

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Current law license in good standing from any U.S. state, with eligibility to become licensed or practice through in-house authorization in Wisconsin.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice and support on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the Company's operations, products, suppliers, and customers.
• Interpret federal, state, local, and international regulatory requirements and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders.
• Support regulatory projects, risk mitigation efforts, and corporate compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and outside counsel on specialized regulatory matters as appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate

Jobbeschreibung

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Senior Corporate Counsel - Regulatory Compliance provides legal advice and support on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters affecting the Company's operations, products, employees, suppliers, and customers.

Working under the direction of the VP, Deputy General Counsel - Corporate Governance & Compliance, this role assists with identifying legal and regulatory risks, interpreting evolving requirements, and supporting practical compliance solutions across multiple regulated areas.

This position is intended to be a broad regulatory and compliance legal advisor, not a singular subject matter expert or owner of any one compliance function. Areas of support may include corporate compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, trade compliance, AI/emerging technology, EHS, product regulatory, product safety, emissions, and other federal, state, or international regulatory matters. The role partners with internal subject matter experts and external counsel as appropriate to provide business-focused legal guidance and help mature compliance processes across the enterprise.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the Company's business operations, products, suppliers, and customers.
• Assist with interpretation of federal, state, local, and international legal and regulatory requirements and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders.
• Support the VP, Deputy General Counsel - Corporate Governance & Compliance and other Legal and Compliance leaders on corporate compliance initiatives, regulatory projects, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Partner with subject matter experts to support cross-functional programs, initiatives, and compliance-related issues.
• Support legal analysis and issue-spotting across areas that may include data privacy, cybersecurity, AI/emerging technology, trade compliance, EHS, product regulatory, product safety, emissions, and other regulated business activities.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and help assess potential impact on the Company's operations, products, and compliance obligations.
• Support regulatory inquiries, audits, assessments, reviews, investigations, and remediation activities.
• Help evaluate legal and compliance considerations for new initiatives, technologies, products, processes, or business models.
• Coordinate with and manage outside counsel on specialized regulatory matters, as appropriate.
• Provide training and awareness support to business teams on assigned legal and compliance topics.
• Perform other legal duties as assigned by the VP, Deputy General Counsel - Corporate Governance & Compliance, or other Legal leadership.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certification / License

Current law license in good standing from any U.S. state, with eligibility to become licensed or practice through in-house authorization in Wisconsin.

Work Experience

7 years of experience with a reputable law firm and/or corporate legal department.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide practical legal advice across multiple regulatory or compliance topics.
• Strong legal analysis and issue-spotting across diverse regulatory and compliance subjects.
• Practical, business-oriented judgment and ability to balance risk management with operational needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex requirements clearly to non-lawyers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Job Requirements

Work Experience

• Experience advising on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters such as corporate compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, trade compliance, AI/emerging technology, EHS, product regulatory, product safety, emissions and other regulated business activities.
• Experience working with or advising cross-functional teams in a global manufacturing, industrial, consumer products, technology, or publicly traded company environment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong judgment, communication, drafting, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to distinguish between legal requirements, business preferences, and areas requiring subject matter expert input.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required