North America Chief Legal Officer

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

The North America Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is responsible for the coordination and management of all of the EDPR NA legal affairs, including corporate governance matters, project development and construction matters, contract negotiations, legislative and regulatory affairs, regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws, management of outside counsel, supervision of financing transactions, litigation management, employment issues, and Company compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Coordinates and manages reporting obligations to parent company, all in accordance with Board guidelines, the approved Company strategy and Business Plan, and local and international regulation and legislation, to guarantee a competitive structure that meets the Company’s needs and provides legal and administrative support to EDPR NA’s business. The North America CLO will report directly to EDPR NA CEO and will have a matrixed functional reporting line to the EDP Head of Legal and Governance.

• Provide overall legal and regulatory compliance guidance and support to the Company in the development, execution, and administration of all projects, initiatives and businesses pursued by EDPR NA and EDPR NA DG
• Review and approve all legal aspects of project documents and transactions
• Direct Legal staff in the negotiation and completion of various project agreements and contracts
• Direct Regulatory Compliance staff in conducting internal audits, responding to inquiries from reliability entities, and otherwise carrying out the compliance functions associated with meeting reliability and cybersecurity requirements
• Manage and oversee regulatory matters including but not limited to FERC, NERC, CFIUS and applicable policies that govern and regulate our business in North America
• Guide the selection and management of outside project legal resources to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasks
• Develop and manage an effective schedule for the assignment and utilization of legal resources
• Support EDPR NA’s project documentation and compliance functions
• Represent the Company before relevant authorities and public and private entities to guarantee the protection of EDPR NA’s interests and enhance EDPR NA’s image and competitive positioning
• Draft and support negotiations for complex, high-value contracts and business agreements
• Identify legal, regulatory, and risk management issues, overseeing risk mitigation plans as needed for business arrangements and contracting frameworks
• Provide advice on appropriate risk management techniques, making recommendations to EDPR NA’s governance bodies for the resolution or management of such risks
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and oversees all reporting to government units
• Provide upper management with regular administrative information, and determine specific requirements or changes to proposals outside one’s own authority or functional area
• Remain abreast of legal developments, and provide training, development, regulatory compliance, and legal awareness to functional and operational staff
• Manage and supervise legal staff, including lawyers and paralegals, regulatory compliance staff, and records and information staff
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