Local Government Affairs

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development engineering construction operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies- energy sales and management and marketing energy services self-consumption electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

In Southeast Asia were growing fast. Present in the Philippines Thailand and Vietnam and currently adding a strong pipeline of wind and solar projects the region is a key priority for us. Join a team thats building a cleaner futurelocally and globally.

Were looking for a proactive and relationship-driven Local Government Affairs professional to join our Development team based in Amnat Charoen this role you will support all wind farm projects under development by leading permitting and licensing coordination managing relationships with local authorities and communities and ensuring compliance with Thai regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

You will act as a key liaison between the company government agencies financial institutions contractors and local stakeholders playing an essential role in advancing our renewable energy projects successfully and responsibly. The ideal candidate is organized collaborative knowledgeable of local administrative processes and passionate about supporting sustainable energy development in Thailand.

This position is offered on a 1-year fixed-term contract and follows a 48-hour workweek schedule from Monday to Saturday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Licensing & Coordination: Coordinate with government agencies and financial institutions to secure and renew PPA permits and project licenses. Prepare necessary official letters and legal compliance documentation
• Tracking & Management: Monitor permit status manage renewals via internal systems and act as the primary contact point between contractors authorities and financial entities.
• Community Relations: Arrange site meetings and public hearings secure project study approvals from Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) and consolidate community reports.
• Governance & Legal Support: Advise on local regulations and contracts and support the admin team with corporate document changes in compliance with Thai commercial law.
• ESG Support: Support the ESG Department on community development and project-related social workflows.
• Other Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned under the supervision of the supervisor.

• Bachelors degree in Law Business Administration or Political Science or related equivalent experience applicable to the role
• 13 years in government relations or permit acquisition (Energy sector or financial compliance experience is preferred).
• Excellent drafting skills for official Thai documentation
• Professional proficiency in English.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin circumstances background or condition.