Regulatory Counsel

About the role

The Regulatory Counsel is a senior legal position within MGEN's Legal, Regulatory, Corporate Governance & Compliance Department, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Counsel. The role provides expert legal analysis and strategic advice on complex regulatory matters affecting MGEN's power generation projects and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, high‑quality legal advice and opinions on a wide range of complex regulatory issues to senior management.
• Interpret energy laws, rules, circulars and policies issued by agencies such as the ERC, DOE, PEMC and NGCP.
• Lead legal strategy, preparation and presentation for MGEN's participation in regulatory proceedings, hearings and public consultations.
• Draft and review technical pleadings, motions, position papers and other submissions for regulatory tribunals.
• Conduct in‑depth legal reviews to ensure compliance of projects and operations with applicable energy laws and permits.
• Identify regulatory risks, advise on mitigation strategies and assist in developing internal compliance policies.
• Collaborate with commercial, operations, project development, finance and external technical consultants to deliver integrated legal solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a reputable university and member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
• 8‑10 years of legal practice with a focus on energy law, regulatory affairs or public utility law.
• Proven experience leading and participating in regulatory proceedings before the ERC or similar bodies.
• Deep knowledge of Philippine energy regulatory framework, including EPIRA, WESM rules, Grid Code, Distribution Code, RCOA and related environmental laws.
• Prior experience as in‑house counsel for a power generation company, a regulatory agency, or extensive law‑firm experience advising energy sector clients.