Senior Regulatory Affairs Lead - Contribute to strategic decisions in Denmark’s offshore energy sector

Context & Environment

Application deadline: We review applications on an ongoing basis

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Job location: Esbjerg or Copenhagen (3 days per week in Esbjerg)

Appetizer

Are you motivated by creating structure where there is complexity? Do you enjoy turning regulatory requirements into clear processes, strong stakeholder relationships and practical digital tools? And would you like to play a key role in shaping how TotalEnergies EP Danmark (TEPDK) engages with authorities, partners and the wider business in Denmark’s offshore energy sector?

As Senior Regulatory Affairs Lead, you will join Regulatory Affairs at a defining moment. The function is moving from responding to requirements to proactively shaping regulatory delivery across the business. Working closely with the Head of Regulatory Affairs, you will help build the processes, governance, risk framework and digital backbone that enable consistent, transparent and high-quality regulatory work.

If you thrive in a role with autonomy, collaboration and the opportunity to build something that will make a lasting impact, we would like to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of regulatory affairs at TEPDK.

What we offer

• A close-knit team in Esbjerg, at the centre of Denmark’s offshore energy sector
• A role in a global energy company with activities across oil, gas, carbon storage and renewable energy
• Flexible working arrangements and a genuine focus on work-life balance
• A competitive compensation and benefits package

Activities

Key Responsibilities

As Senior Regulatory Affairs Lead, you will help shape and strengthen regulatory affairs across the business. Responsibilities include:

• Represent TEPDK’s interests in strategic and operational dialogue with regulatory authorities, industry stakeholders, partners and contractors
• Act as a key connector between internal teams such as Field Operations, Projects, HSE, Technical Services, Commercial and Legal, and relevant external stakeholders
• Drive permitting and license handling strategy, including license extensions, consultation responses, freedom of information requests and other regulatory communications
• Monitor legislative developments, public hearings and regulatory changes relevant to TEPDK, and translate implications into clear guidance for the business
• Develop and maintain core regulatory processes and digital tools, including the obligation register, quality assurance and quality control gate, document archive, process maps and risk management framework
• Support regulatory governance across joint venture partner, infrastructure owner, contractor and TotalEnergies Group interfaces, in close collaboration with Commercial and Legal
• Provide regulatory advisory support to operations and help align management system procedures with applicable requirements and ALARP principles
• Promote technical and regulatory excellence, collaboration, knowledge sharing, safety, compliance and confidentiality across projects, departments and locations

Development opportunities

• Gain strategic exposure to Danish offshore energy and authority engagement
• Develop your expertise in regulatory governance, risk management and digital delivery
• Strengthen your ability to influence cross-functional decision-making
• Work closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders on matters with direct business impact

Candidate Profile

What we are looking for

• You are motivated by creating clarity in a complex regulatory environment
• You enjoy building structure, practical tools and strong working relationships
• You communicate confidently across authorities, partners, contractors and internal teams
• You take initiative and are comfortable working in an area where processes are still developing

Your background

• Relevant degree, for example within law, engineering, political science or similar, or equivalent experience
• Fluent Danish and professional English, both written and spoken
• Strong Danish regulatory foundation and fluency in the legislative frameworks governing TEPDK’s operations
• Experience working with or alongside the Danish Energy Agency, Danish Working Environment Authority, Danish Environmental Protection Agency or equivalent regulators
• Collaborative stakeholder approach, including the ability to hold a clear position with an authority, build trust with a joint venture partner and influence colleagues who do not report to you
• Ability to read and apply regulation independently, including consultation processes, freedom of information request obligations and compliance frameworks
• Experience bridging regulatory requirements with commercial, contractual and operational decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to build structured processes, risk frameworks and governance models in a regulatory or compliance context, and the digital fluency to turn them into practical tools
• An accountable and proactive mindset, comfortable operating with autonomy, making judgement calls and building something that does not fully exist yet

Additional Information

Domain: Legal Affairs

Type of contract: Regular position

Experience: Minimum 6 years

Employer company: TotalEnergies EP Danmark A/S