Seven Seas Water Group · 3 months ago
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
SSW Tampa Office
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expSeven Seas Water Group is a leading provider of water-as-a-service solutions, focused on building and operating water and wastewater infrastructure. They are seeking a dynamic General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to lead legal and compliance functions across global operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating legal risks while supporting business development efforts.
Waste ManagementWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Provide Strategic Legal Leadership: Advise the CEO, senior leadership team and Board of Directors on legal matters related to international water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including build, own, operate contracts, partnerships, and acquisitions. Provide prompt common-sense business solutions to support business development and the overall growth of the company
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks in operations, contracts, and business dealings, including but not limited to joint ventures, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance agreements
Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate governance policies and practices, ensuring compliance with domestic and international laws, rules and regulations, and industry standards
Dispute Resolution: Manage any legal disputes, arbitration, or litigation involving the company, including interactions with external counsel
Contract Management: negotiation, drafting, and review of complex commercial contracts, including build, own, operate agreements, construction contracts, financing agreements, and partnerships
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company’s adherence to applicable laws and regulations in all jurisdictions where it operates, including environmental, health & safety, anti-bribery, and data protection laws
Policy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain a robust compliance program that aligns with global standards and corporate values. This includes policies on anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, trade controls and sanctions, and conflicts of interest
Global Compliance Framework: maintain a global framework for compliance, working closely with local legal and compliance teams to ensure region-specific legal needs are addressed
Training and Awareness: provide direction and guidance on compliance training initiatives for employees at all levels of the company, ensuring a high level of awareness and understanding of key regulatory and legal obligations
Board and Senior Leadership Interaction: Serve as the primary liaison between the legal and compliance departments and the Board of Directors, CEO and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring effective communication of legal and compliance requirements, guidance and direction
Regulatory Reporting: provide direction and guidance and oversee the preparation and filing of legal and compliance-related reports, ensuring timely and accurate submission to regulatory bodies and stakeholders
External Relationships: Manage relationships with outside counsel, regulatory agencies, industry bodies, and other third-party partners to support business objectives and ensure legal compliance
Leadership of Legal & Compliance Teams: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of legal, compliance, and regulatory professionals across multiple jurisdictions
Develop Talent: Foster the professional development of the legal and compliance teams, ensuring that team members are equipped with the knowledge and resources to succeed in their roles
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other business leaders, including the CFO, COO, and SVP of HR, to ensure alignment between legal and compliance goals and overall company strategy
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
15+ years of legal experience in commercial and corporate law, with significant experience in water/wastewater infrastructure, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects
Experience managing legal and compliance functions in multinational operations, preferably in the context of build, own, operate models
Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to water, energy, environmental regulations, and international compliance
Proven track record in negotiating complex contracts and managing commercial and legal disputes
Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team of legal and compliance professionals
Expertise in identifying and mitigating risks related to legal and regulatory matters, with a focus on multinational operations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively with external stakeholders, including regulators, government officials, customers, contractors, and joint venture partners
Strong understanding of international legal systems, cross-border regulatory issues, and the ability to navigate complex jurisdictions
Demonstrate a high level of integrity, ethical judgment, and transparency in all business dealings
Company
Seven Seas Water Group
Seven Seas Water provides complete water and wastewater treatment services for municipal, industrial, and private clients. It is a sub-organization of AquaVenture Holdings.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
TPG Growth
2025-05-22Acquired
2008-02-04Series Unknown· $20M
Leadership Team
Allan Pott
VP Engineering Design
Recent News
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