General Counsel- Hybrid (Andover, MA)

Enel North America • Andover, MA

402d

About The Position

The General Counsel for Enel North America is a senior legal role responsible for overseeing legal matters related to the Renewables business. This position involves providing legal advice, managing a team of lawyers, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements while supporting the company's strategic objectives. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, multi-national environment.

Requirements

• J.D. with 10 or more years of expertise in energy law for the development of renewable projects, M&A, project financing, procurement contracts for the construction and operation of power plants, and commercial contracts for selling and buying energy (Power Purchase Agreements).
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and communication experience and skills.
• Ability to represent the Company and communicate its position amongst senior stakeholders and counterparties.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in litigation and international arbitration.
• Knowledge of Spanish or Italian.

Responsibilities

• 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 ongoing activities.
• Monitor laws and legislation to assure company compliance with legal requirements relating to business activities.
• Monitor activities of other in-house and outside counsel to assure the company's objectives are being met.

Benefits

• Affordable, quality healthcare for employees and their families.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Retirement benefits including a 401k with match fully vested as of day one.
• Generous PTO including 4 weeks of vacation, personal days, volunteer days, birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees