We are seeking a Senior Lawyer for the Caribbean Aggregation Procurement Programme, to join our dynamic, rapidly growing, and innovative organisation.

Sr. Lawyer for Caribbean Aggregation Procurement Programme

Reporting to: Legal, Policy & Regulation Director.

Location: Remote  (UTC - 4, -5, -6 time zones desirable)

Compensation: Competitive, according to experience

We are seeking a Senior Lawyer for the Caribbean Aggregation Procurement Programme, to join our dynamic, rapidly growing, and innovative organisation. 

RELP is an impact-driven, independent nonprofit organisation that aims to facilitate the cheaper and faster deployment of renewable energy in emerging and developing countries. We aspire to increase reliable, affordable and sustainable energy, thereby mitigating climate change. Our MISSION is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by unlocking renewable energy markets to scalable private investments at low prices, promoting sustainable economic development for the people.

We are very proud of our prominent Board of Advisors, which includes well-known personalities from the global renewable energy, climate, and business sectors. They are: Michael Liebreich, Rachel Kyte, Rebecca Collyer, Angelina Galiteva, David Rogers, Daniel Magallón and Charles Bai Felix Zhang as part of our team and board. Visit our website for more information. 

We are funded by philanthropic organisations, including the Rockefeller Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Ballmer Group, European Climate Foundation, and Packard Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Oak Foundation, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet and Good Energies Foundation through Climate Breakthrough.

The candidate’s main focus will be to research, analyze, and provide recommendations in line with policies and regulations related to procurement of renewable energy generation in the Caribbean Region countries. 

You will succeed in this role if you can adapt to working with different legal systems and regulations in the electricity sector, bringing your knowledge and experience while learning the particularities of each country we work with. In your role, you can attend meetings with authorities from the different countries and propose and discuss regulatory improvements in order to carry out the project for aggregating the procurement of renewable energy generation in the Caribbean Region. Having a hands-on attitude and being a proactive team player are also key features to perform well in this role.

If you like challenges, you are passionate about renewable energy and you are looking for a job with a meaningful impact in scaling up clean energy systems in the world while contributing to fighting climate change in a significant way, RELP will be a great fit for you!

How you will contribute:

• Identifying pathways for potential development or weaknesses and/or regulatory obstacles that hinder or prevent the massive development of renewable energy and energy storage systems in the countries part of the Caribbean Aggregation Project. 

• Innovating and implementing best practices in the development of renewable energy.

• Being innovative, a pioneer, and generating out-of-the-box proposals relating to renewable energy.

• Analysing in depth the legal frameworks and regulations of the electricity sector of the countries joining the Caribbean Aggregation Project. 

• Investigating and analysing legal frameworks and regulations of the electricity sector of the countries part of the Caribbean Aggregation Project. 

• Investigating the background on renewable energy in the region (specific regulations, contracting modalities, promotional incentives, etc.).

• Proposing regulatory improvements in the electricity sector that allow the massive deployment of renewable energies and energy storage systems in the region. 

• Drafting regulations, requests for proposals, and Power Purchase Agreements and related contracts.

What you will bring:

• 8-10 years of general professional practice;

• Law Degree in the Caribbean Region (required).

• 5 years in the power sector practice. Experience in the renewable energy sector and storage is desirable.

• Specialised in power sector regulation. 

• Proficiency in English. 

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge about global trends in renewable energy and energy storage systems tends to the implementation of best practices in the design of tenders in which RELP participates.

• Expertise in storage regulation.

• Fluent Spanish

Work schedule:

• This is a full-time and exclusive position.

• Fully remote position  (UTC - 4, -5, -6 time zones desirable). 

• Flexibility to travel

Our value proposition: 

• Competitive fee.

• International work environment.

• Flexibility and work-life balance.

• Time off

• Development Programme 

Be part of a high-impact project that makes a difference to people and the planet. Develop your knowledge and experience in an excellent work environment and challenging projects. Work and learn from a professional and expert team renowned in the renewable energy field. 

Anti-discrimination statement:

RELP is an equal opportunity talent acquisition player. You are welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. All applicants are considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We are interested to see what you can bring to the organisation. We are convinced that our different views, talents, and personalities make us better at understanding ourselves and our partners, and inspire us to think differently.