Executive - International Compliance & Legal Liaison

Who We Are :

Arcadia is the technology company empowering energy innovators and consumers to fight the climate crisis. Our software and APIs are revolutionizing an industry held back by outdated systems and institutions by creating unprecedented access to the data and clean energy needed to make a decarbonized energy grid possible.

In 2014, Arcadia set out on its mission to break the fossil fuel monopoly and since then we have been knocking down the institutional barriers to unlock decarbonization. To date, we have connected hundreds of thousands of consumers and small businesses with high-quality clean energy options. Fast forward to today, and now, we’re thinking even bigger. We have launched Arc, an industry-defining SaaS platform that empowers developers and energy innovators to deliver their own custom, personalized energy experiences, accelerating the transformation of the industry from an analog energy system into a digitized information network.

Tackling one of the world’s biggest challenges requires out-of-the-box thinking & diverse perspectives. We’re building a team of individuals from different backgrounds, industries, & educational experiences. If you share our passion for ushering in the era of the clean electron, we look forward to learning what you would uniquely bring to Arcadia! Visit www.arcadia.com.

HQ: Washington, DC & Chennai

$1.5B valuation; $380M funding to date

What we’re looking for:

A conscientious, detail-oriented, highly organized and responsive team member to manage United States and international compliance filings. Unde

Specific prior experience or subject-matter expertise will be helpful, but is not required. 

What you’ll do:

International Compliance & Legal Liaison 

Job Description

United States Compliance Filings

• Maintain and track filing calendars for US business license registrations, brokerage and community solar compliance filings and bond requirements across states/jurisdictions.
• Identify filing requirements for Arcadia business and regulatory licenses and implement processes to ensure compliance.
• Gather required information from internal teams such as legal and finance.
• Prepare, triple-check, and submit forms to appropriate state agencies in accordance with regulatory deadlines.
• Coordinate with finance group to obtain information and facilitate payments required in connection with compliance filings and bond renewals.
• Manage external vendors to assist with filings.

Legal Team Liaison

• Act as the India liaison for Arcadia’s US-based legal team.
• Point of contact for any requests from Chennai teams to request legal guidance on contracting, compliance, disputes or other matters where legal assistance is required or helpful.
• Maintain appropriate records as needed for United States diligence purposes and assist in creating and maintaining a “data room” consisting of key contracts, compliance materials and other documentation maintained in Chennai.

• Assist US legal team in coordinating with Chennai personnel as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree
• Experience managing a calendar and meeting business-critical deadlines
• Knowledge of Google Suite
• Prior experience in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on long-term projects with minimal supervision

What will help you succeed

Must-haves:

• Quick learner interested in gaining experience in US regulatory compliance
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly responsible, conscientious and deadline-driven
• Eagerness to learn about US-based compliance and licensing

Nice-to-haves:

• 1-3 years experience managing compliance, regulatory or business license filings (India or US)
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams
• Business, finance, legal or related educational credentials

Benefits:

• We are operating on a Hybrid model on a roster basis
• Apart from Fixed Base Salary potential candidates are eligible for following benefits
• Flexible Leave Policy
• Located in the heart of the City
• Medical Insurance (1+5 Family Members)
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Awards and Bonus
• Performance Improvement Programs
• Quarterly engagement activities

Eliminating carbon footprints, eliminating carbon copies.

Here at Arcadia, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in creating a clean energy future. Arcadia is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. While we are currently unable to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates eligible to work in Chennai, India.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.