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Job ID 17407

Head of LCA USA and Canada- Hybrid (Andover, MA)

General Information

Country
USA
Team
Legal, Corporate Affairs and Audit
Seniority
Senior (8+ years of experience)
Job Type
Permanent
Hire Type
Full-Time
Work Regimen
Hybrid
Posting Date
16-Jul-2025
Expiration Date
17-Jul-2025
Company
Enel North America, Inc

Description and Requirements

The position is a Hybrid work schedule requiring all candidates to reside in the Andover, MA

Who We Are 
Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.

As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.

The Opportunity:
The Chief Legal Officer will be responsible for the management of legal strategy within the Country, addressing and implementing locally the strategic guidelines centrally set by Enel Group GC and Head of LCA Global business lines, service and practice area.

What You'll Do at Enel North America:
Responsibilities, include, but are not limited to:
• to manage the Legal team ensuring the implementation of the global legal strategy.
• to manage the budget of Legal Function balancing the use and deployment of internal and external legal resources.
• to provide legal guidance in relation to business topics.
• to manage compliance issues (e.g. anti- bribery laws, anti- corruption laws, privacy) related to legal entities owned or participated at Country Level.
• to manage Country litigations in coordination with Holding/Global and Local Business Lines/Global and Local Service Functions.

Who You Are:
• Deep understanding of the commercial dynamics of the Energy business; an extensive experience in renewable business.
• A strong foundation in legal principles and knowledge across various areas of law, with a particular focus on corporate law, contract law, employment law, M&A, and regulatory.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing an in-house legal team in a multicultural business environment.
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or Italian language will be considered a plus.

What You've Accomplished:
Requirements
• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in the U.S.
• 10 or more years of expertise in energy law for the development of renewable project, M&A, project financing, procurement contracts for the construction and operation of power plants, commercial contracts to sell and buy energy (Power Purchase Agreements).

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility - If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:
Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
* Benefits are effective as of day one!
* Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
* 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
* Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
* Paid leave programs
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.

An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.

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