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Senior Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs

LU Canada Corp.

Joplin, MO, US, 64801

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it. 

Purpose

The Senior Director of Legal and Business Affairs will provide leadership for Liberty’s engagement with government, regulators, and industry stakeholders across the Central region, including Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Iowa, with a particular focus on Missouri. Shapes Liberty’s external policy environment by advancing utility-friendly legislation and regulation and ensuring alignment between policy advocacy and regulatory execution. The incumbent builds trusted relationships with policymakers and regulators, represents Liberty in industry forums, manages external consultants in key states, and leads a team of Strategic Growth and Community Affairs professionals.

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Accountabilities

  • Defines and directs government and regulatory affairs strategies at the state and municipal levels.
  • Works with corporate functions and business units to develop proactive policy positions that support Liberty’s long-term business strategy.
  • Provides input and feedback to Regulatory Services to help ensure policy advocacy reflects regulatory case realities and compliance requirements.
  • Oversees the development of legislative and regulatory strategies to address risks to business operations and advance strategic initiatives.
  • Builds and sustains strong relationships with elected officials, policymakers, regulatory authorities, and industry associations.
  • Manages contract lobbyists and external advisors at the state level.
  • Positions Liberty as a constructive and credible voice in political and regulatory forums.
  • Accountable for monitoring state legislation and assessing its impact on Liberty. Works with the business to develop necessary advocacy strategies and represents Liberty in legislative hearings and industry forums.
  • Champions Liberty’s positions on key issues, ensuring alignment with corporate values, regulatory discipline, and customer priorities.
  • Coordinates Liberty’s participation in regional coalitions and industry bodies to help influence collective outcomes.
  • Collaborates with Finance, Operations, Legal, and Regulatory Services to ensure integrated approaches to policy.
  • Advises executives and business leaders on the implications of emerging policy and regulatory trends.
  • Ensures government and regulatory perspectives are incorporated into strategic planning and major projects.
  • Leads, mentors, and develops a team of Strategic Growth and Community Affairs professionals within the Central region.
  • Provides guidance and leadership to a team focused on Liberty’s strategic municipal and large strategic customers, while supporting the team’s active presence in the community..
  • Oversee existing Central state (AR, OK, KS, MO) company political action committee (PAC), including bringing recommendations to the Heartland Board, planning PAC activities for members, and member maintenance and expansion.


 

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 10+ years
  • 5+ years in management/leadership role
  • Expertise in utility regulation, energy/gas/water policy, and legislative processes.
  • Demonstrated success influencing policymakers and regulators at state levels.
  • Experience building and leading coalitions.
  • Strong political acuity, lobbying skills, and stakeholder networking ability.
  • Knowledge of regulatory processes to align advocacy with case execution.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

 

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
    • Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
    • Life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
    • Employee Stock Purchase Program 
    • Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
    • 3 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days 
    • Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
    • Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global,  Act Local” business model.

 

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.


Nearest Major Market: Joplin

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