Enel Spa

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: 

A true generalist role, this position oversees other lawyers and associate general counsels who are responsible for providing legal advice and counsel for specific areas of the business. This position’s primary objective is to provide counsel to the Renewables business, including drafting and negotiating various types of contracts and working as a strategic legal partner to the business. This is a highly visible position with a demanding and fast paced business.  The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a multi-national matrixed company and able to navigate accordingly.

The General Counsel, Renewables Division, USA and Canada has additional job responsibilities in overseeing the corporate functions to ensure they are aligned with the objectives of the business and the legal department.

What You'll Do at Enel North America: 

Responsibilities, include, but not limited to: 

• Communicate and liaise on all legal issues with internal legal and business teams.
• Direct and manage lawyers working in the renewables business.
• Manage corporate affairs of the company.
• Work closely with various departments to assist in legal documentation and strategies for achieving business goals.
• Work with Group counsels and corporate affairs department to provide information relating to the company as appropriate.
• Meet with all direct reports on a regular basis to maintain awareness of the company’s on-going activities.
• Monitor laws and legislation to assure company compliance with legal requirements relating to business activities.
• Monitors activities of other in-house and outside counsel to assure the company’s objectives are being met.

Who You Are: 

• Expertise in litigation and international arbitration shall be considered as a plus.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in diverse legal subject areas.
• Strong leadership skills, and creativity to drive and motivate others.
• An outstanding work ethic and the ability to propose and drive organizational change; excellent interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to influence others and to gain support for his/her ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; builds strong working relationships across the organization.
• Knowledge of Spanish or Italian helpful but not required.
• 15% travel required both domestic and international. 

What You've Accomplished: 

Requirements 

• J.D with 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 for to sell and buy energy (Power Purchase Agreements).
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation and communication experience and skills and ability to represent the Company and communicate its position amongst senior stakeholders and counterparties.

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. 

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:  

o   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.  

o   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.  

o   Paid leave programs  

o   The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.  

o   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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