Energy Legal & Commercial Expert, Kyiv, Ukraine

Tetra Tech delivers solutions that help clients globally operate, invest, and compete in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. We provide front-end engineering and advisory services to businesses, utilities, governments, investors, and developers. Our capabilities span the energy value chain including utility management, power engineering and network planning, market frameworks and policy reform, on-grid and off-grid electrification, clean fuels deployment, financial due diligence and transaction support.

Project Summary

Tetra Tech is providing energy expertise and related technical and material assistance to the Government of Ukraine. This project focuses on enhancing the resilience, reliability, affordability, and security of the electricity, natural gas, and district heating sectors. The scope of work includes addressing immediate challenges and physical damage to energy infrastructure, as well as preparing for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and long-term energy security.

Position Summary

Tetra Tech is recruiting an Energy Legal & Commercial Expert who will support efforts to facilitate private sector investment and mobilize international capital in Ukraine's energy and related infrastructure sectors. The expert will provide comprehensive legal, regulatory, and commercial advisory services, ensuring that legal frameworks, market governance practices, and project structuring mechanisms align with international best practices and investor requirements. Working closely with the Legal and Regulatory Lead and collaborating with the Financial and Economic Team within the Specialized Advisory Services (SAS) unit, this role will help identify and address legal, regulatory, and commercial barriers to investment, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and advance Ukraine's integration with competitive energy markets. This person will report to the Legal and Regulatory Lead.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and regulatory analysis to support reforms and align Ukraine's energy sector with EU energy acquis and international best practices.
• Draft, review, and provide input on legislation, regulatory instruments, and policies related to the energy and associated sectors.
• Provide guidance on legal, regulatory, and commercial frameworks that promote private sector participation, address institutional and legal barriers to investment, and align with international financial standards.
• Offer actionable legal and commercial recommendations to improve the investment climate and develop practical tools for stakeholders.
• Support initiatives that promote competitive energy markets, enhance security of supply, and encourage energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with technical and financial teams to ensure legal and commercial considerations are integrated into project planning and implementation.
• Engage with key stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and support for energy sector reforms and investment initiatives.
• Contribute to activities that reduce regulatory barriers and promote private investment, including through investor support services.
• Share insights from international best practices to inform legal and regulatory improvements in Ukraine.
• Provide training and capacity building to public entities and other stakeholders on legal and commercial aspects of energy sector reforms.
• Track legal and regulatory developments and provide timely advice to project leadership.
• Coordinate external legal consultants as needed to maintain consistency and quality.
• Represent the legal and regulatory team in consultations and discussions with public institutions, investors, and partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

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