Job Description

Country
Denmark
City
ESBJERG
Area
Esbjerg / Copenhagen

Workplace location
ESBJERG-BRITANNIAVEJ(DNK)
Employer company
TotalEnergies EP Danmark A/S
Domain
Legal Affairs
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 6 years

Context & Environment

Application deadline: We review applications on an ongoing basis

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Job location: Primarily Esbjerg with the possibility of working from Copenhagen. Presence in Esbjerg is expected a minimum of 3 days per week.

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

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Would you like to help shape better energy?

Send your application as soon as possible. For any questions, you are more than welcome to reach out to Human Resources (HR) Recruitment on ep.dk-recruitment@totalenergies.com

We look forward to receiving your application!

About TotalEnergies in Denmark

In Denmark, TotalEnergies is represented by an international team of 1,200 professionals. The company's current activities are centered in the Danish North Sea, where TotalEnergies with the partners BlueNord and Nordsøfonden in the Danish Underground Consortium leads in oil and gas production, and is actively developing one of Denmark's foremost CO2 storage projects, capable of storing millions of tons of CO2. Additionally, the company is exploring new business opportunities in e-mobility, offshore wind, solar energy, and other renewable energy sources.

To learn more, please visit www.TotalEnergies.com and www.TotalEnergies.dk

About TotalEnergies

Have you ever thought of offering your skills and expertise to a multinational company?

Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with TotalEnergies. With over 500-plus professions in 130 countries, we offer high safety and environmental standards, strong ethical values, an innovation culture and wide-ranging career development. Be part of the global team whose mission is already shared by 105,000 employees : to be a world-class player in the energy transition

Industry

Oil, Gas & Mining

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Paris La Défense Cedex, FR

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

totalenergies.com

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