Director of Regulatory Affairs, Philippines

Levanta Renewables is an institutionally backed renewable energy platform focused on Southeast Asia, developing, building and operating utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. Headquartered in Singapore, Levanta has integrated capabilities from greenfield development through financing, construction, and long-term asset management, with a focus on disciplined execution in complex, high-growth markets

The company is currently building a gigawatt-scale renewable energy portfolio across Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia, while expanding its presence across key regional markets and delivering sustainable, long-term value for stakeholders.

Levanta Renewables is wholly owned by Actis, a leading global sustainable infrastructure investor and part of General Atlantic’s global investment platform, with approximately US$108 billion in combined assets under management.

Due to business expansion, we are actively seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs for the Business Development to be based in Philippines. This role reports to the Head of Business Development.

Role & Responsibilities

Levanta Renewables is seeking an experienced Director – Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategy, policy advocacy, government and stakeholder engagement, and permitting support for its Philippine renewable energy portfolio, including wind, solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across development, construction and operations. The role requires strong, established relationships with the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and key industry bodies, and the ability to help shape the policy and regulatory environment in which Levanta’s projects are developed and operated.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy and Government Relations

• Develop and maintain a regulatory and government-engagement strategy for Levanta’s Philippine wind, solar and BESS portfolio, aligned with project development, construction, commissioning and operations priorities.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with relevant national, regional, provincial and municipal government bodies and the grid operator, including the Department of Energy (DOE), National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Offices (PENRO), Community Environment and Natural Resources Offices (CENRO), Board of Investments (BOI), provincial governments and municipal/local government units (LGUs).
• Act as Levanta’s senior point of contact with the DOE on renewable energy service contracts, Green Energy Auction participation, project registrations and milestone compliance.
• Lead engagement with NGCP on grid connection, including System Impact and Facilities Studies, connection agreements and the inclusion of required transmission works in the Transmission Development Plan, working closely with Engineering.
• Represent Levanta in regulatory meetings, consultations, hearings and stakeholder discussions; coordinate submissions, follow-ups and responses with relevant authorities and internal teams.

Policy Advocacy

• Lead Levanta’s policy advocacy agenda, identifying priority policy and regulatory issues for wind, solar and BESS, such as auction design, grid access and transmission planning, market rules and energy storage regulation.
• Prepare position papers, comments on draft circulars, rules and issuances, and inputs to DOE, ERC and legislative consultations, presenting well-evidenced positions that balance company and industry interests.
• Take an active role in industry associations, including leadership or working-group roles where appropriate, to build coalitions and advance shared industry positions.

Permitting and Project Lifecycle Support

• Support Project Development on land-related, environmental, energy-sector and local-government permitting and approvals, including DOE, NGCP and Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) processes, coordinating closely with land, technical, commercial, legal and other teams.
• Support construction, commissioning and O&M leaders in obtaining and maintaining construction approvals, permits to operate, compliance clearances and other regulatory authorisations, and in resolving permitting bottlenecks.
• Anticipate permitting delays and regulatory risks, escalate material issues promptly, and develop mitigation plans with project and functional leaders.

Industry Engagement and External Representation

• Represent Levanta at relevant industry associations, working groups, public consultations, seminars, conferences and regulatory briefings; build constructive relationships with industry peers and stakeholders.
• Share timely internal briefings and organize knowledge-sharing sessions so regulatory changes, emerging issues and good practices are understood across the business.

Internal Coordination and Governance

• Work closely with the Head – Business Development and project development, construction, engineering, land, environmental, legal, commercial and O&M teams to integrate regulatory requirements into project plans and decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of regulatory correspondence, meetings, submissions, approvals and commitments, following company governance, integrity and document-control requirements.

Ideal candidate should possess:

• Degree in law, public policy, political science, engineering, environmental management, energy or a related discipline; relevant postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, permitting, or external affairs, including at least 7–8 years working in the Philippine energy sector. Experience with renewable energy, power generation, transmission, energy storage, or major infrastructure is preferred.
• Established, senior-level relationships with the DOE and NGCP, and a track record of progressing service contract, grid connection and related approvals for utility-scale projects.
• Demonstrated policy advocacy experience, including active involvement in energy industry associations and contributing to the development of energy policy, regulations or market rules.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with national government agencies and local government units and navigating multi-agency permitting and approval processes in the Philippines.
• Strong understanding of the Philippine energy regulatory and policy environment, including the roles and processes of the DOE, NGCP, ERC, DENR, DAR, BOI and relevant provincial and municipal authorities.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and advising senior leaders on regulatory risks, policy changes and practical courses of action.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of regulatory analyses, briefing notes, presentations and formal submissions.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building, negotiation and influencing skills across government, the grid operator, communities, industry bodies and internal teams.
• Sound judgement, political and regulatory awareness, discretion and a high standard of professional integrity.
• Excellent planning, coordination and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and changing requirements.
• Analytical, solutions-oriented approach and ability to explain complex regulatory developments in practical business terms.
• Clear written communication, confident presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
• Proactive, organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and record-keeping discipline.

Other Requirements

• Based in the Philippines, with willingness to travel regularly to project sites and government offices across the country.
• Fluency in English and Filipino is required; proficiency in relevant local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a lean, fast-moving organization and manage sensitive external relationships professionally.
• Engagement with public officials and other stakeholders must comply with Levanta policies, applicable laws and anti-bribery and corruption requirements.