Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as an Executive – International Compliance & Legal Liaison? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
Arcadia is a climate technology company enabling a zero-carbon economy.
By unlocking high-fidelity, global energy data for the first time, the Arc platform combines easy-to-use data and APIs under one roof to allow any company to act on its environmental impact and build the next generation of energy products and climate tech solutions. Arc democratizes access to data from more than 9,500 utility providers in 52 countries, covering more than 95% of US residential and commercial utility accounts.
Founded in 2014 on the belief that everyone deserves access to clean energy, Arcadia also manages the nation’s leading community solar program, helping to tackle energy injustice while spurring economic growth with more than 750MW of solar under management.
Their team is made up of technologists, data scientists, and energy nerds working towards a single mission: stop climate change by breaking the fossil fuel monopoly and creating unprecedented access to energy data and renewable energy sources through our technology.
Role:
Executive – International Compliance & Legal Liaison
Qualifications:
- Graduate Degree
- 3-5 years of experience in a legal, compliance or related role, preferably in-house.
- Qualified graduate and member of the Institute of Company Secretaries India
- Knowledgeable about substantive Indian legal frameworks applicable to the company, including Labour Laws, Shops and Establishment Act, Company Law under the GOI Industries Ministry.
- Familiar with required compliance and regulatory filings in India.
- Experience managing a calendar and meeting business-critical deadlines
- Knowledge of Google Suite
- Prior experience in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on long-term projects with minimal supervision
Must-haves:
- Quick learner interested in gaining experience in US regulatory compliance but fully knowledgeable about Indian laws and filings
- Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent judgment and the ability to discern when to ask for help.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Highly responsible, conscientious and deadline-driven
- Eagerness to learn about US-based compliance and licensing
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams
- Business, finance, legal or related educational credentials
- Experience liaising with Government officials
- Prior experience in dispute resolution
Responsibilities:
- India Compliance / Administrative Company Secretary
- Advising on compliance requirements for the Indian subsidiary of a US multinational corporation.
- Maintain all required corporate filings.
- Assist legal team in ensuring operations are compliant with applicable laws.
- Provide time-sensitive support on an array of legal inquiries in connection with all aspects of our India operations.
- Implement efficient and streamlined negotiation and vendor management processes.
- Coordinate with outside counsel as necessary.
- United States Compliance Filings
- Maintain and track filing calendars for US business license registrations, brokerage and community solar compliance filings and bond requirements across states/jurisdictions.
- Identify filing requirements for Arcadia business and regulatory licenses and implement processes to ensure compliance.
- Gather required information from internal teams such as legal and finance.
- Prepare, triple-check, and submit forms to appropriate state agencies in accordance with regulatory deadlines.
- Coordinate with finance group to obtain information and facilitate payments required in connection with compliance filings and bond renewals.
- Manage external vendors to assist with filings.
- Legal Team Liaison
- Act as the India liaison for Arcadia’s US-based legal team.
- Point of contact for any requests from Chennai teams to request legal guidance on contracting, compliance, disputes or other matters where legal assistance is required or helpful.
- Maintain appropriate records as needed for United States diligence purposes and assist in creating and maintaining a “data room” consisting of key contracts, compliance materials and other documentation maintained in Chennai.
- Assist US legal team in coordinating with Chennai personnel and local outside counsel as needed.
Salary:
Competitive compensation based on market standards
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
