Head of Regulatory Affairs

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa.

Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices.  

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work. 

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you? 

If so, we want to hear from you. 

Purpose of Role:

 The position is key to ensure Harbour Energy’s license to operate and contribute to the company’s efforts to build long-term strategic relationships with the government and third parties and maintain an excellent reputation by ensuring the timely and correct satisfaction of obligations under the relevant E&P grants and permits/authorizations that Harbour Energy holds with respect to its E&P assets. Accordingly, the role requires an individual knowledgeable of E&P regulations and laws, managing multidisciplinary teams and ability to cope and align operations and functions’ efforts and interests towards to the satisfaction of the referred obligations.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

• With respect to each E&P asset, being accountable for the satisfaction of obligations upon the company pursuant to the E&P grants and/or authorisations or permits granted by the government, through the different levels and agencies relevant to the O&G industry. The foregoing, inter alia, to minimize interruptions or delays in key projects and operations.
• Develop and implement a management plan for the company to timely and correctly satisfy obligations pursuant to the relevant E&P grants and/or authorisations or permits granted by the government, outlining clear roles and responsibilities for the team and relevant areas. Where needed, develop local policies or processes to ensure an effective and efficient implementation of the foregoing, as well as foster standardised practices across the different assets and teams.
• Act as a focal point regarding regulatory affairs within the organisation and towards the government. With respect to the government, build strong relationships in collaboration with other areas within the organisation and in accordance with Company’s policies.
• Propose regulatory strategies not only to timely and correctly satisfy obligations pursuant to E&P grants and/or authorisations/permits, but also to seize opportunities which contribute to long-term business/projects’ objectives and operations.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including direct reports and consultants, in order to ensure alignment with the Company’s success in satisfying obligations pursuant to the underlying E&P grants and/or authorisations or permits granted by the government, by fostering collaboration and accountability across all levels.
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.
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Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or similar in relevant disciplines, such as engineering or business administration.
• Spanish (native speaker).
• English (full command; proficient level).
• Desirable a post-graduate degree in law or similar disciplines.
• At least 7 years in managing and/or dealing with regulatory affairs.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge and experience of the legal and regulatory requirements for E&P projects and operations at all phases.
• Strong knowledge of the previous and current Mexican regulatory framework and PSC/licenses provisions.
• Strong ability to create and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to operate in an agile environment, working in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Strong organizational and management skills to handle matters related to satisfying obligations pursuant to E&P grants and/or authorisations/permits.
• Problem-solver and business-oriented mindset.
• Good communication skills.
• Creative for sustainable solutions.

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.