DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 11.9 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 80 renewable energy projects in 24 states. DESRI is run by a dynamic team with offices located at Recent York, Denver, and Hyderabad (India).
About the role
What you'll do
- Work with external law firms and consultants on ongoing regulatory compliance obligations, including coordination of annual and periodic filings and related documentation.
- Assist with administration and maintenance of compliance policies, internal certifications, and regulatory tracking.
- Develop and manage legal department processes, including workflow coordination, intake procedures, and outside counsel engagement.
- Track and improve oversight of legal spend and vendor relationships. - Supervise a team responsible for day-to-day compliance operations, entity formation, corporate governance documentation,
and KYC-related matters.
- Serve as a key operational resource within the Legal team and coordinate across internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience in legal operations, corporate governance, investment advisory compliance, or transactional work.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
- Experience building or improving processes within a legal, compliance or consultancy function.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- This role is well suited for a chief of staff or consultancy career with meaningful experience or a former practicing lawyer seeking an operations-focused role within a sophisticated legal environment.
- Prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm or in a strategic operations or chief-of-staff role within a high-growth company.