General Counsel & Demand Response

Enel Chile S.A; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 198,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Generous PTO

Paid leave programs

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Enel North America, Inc. seeks an experienced General Counsel to support the Energy Management and Commodities Trading teams in Houston. This role provides strategic legal guidance on energy trading contracts, regulatory compliance, and complex commercial transactions.

The ideal candidate has a JD with 5+ years in energy trading transactions and strong knowledge of FERC/RTO rules, offering leadership in corporate law and risk management within a fast-paced, multinational energy company.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.
• At least 5 years of legal experience in transactions with emphasis on energy trading.
• Strong knowledge of FERC and RTO rules and requirements.
• Excellent business judgment and ability to provide strategic legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and commercial legal advice on energy trading matters.
• Draft and negotiate PPAs, ISDA, and gas trading agreements.
• Oversee regulatory investigations and claims related to the energy trading business.
• Counsel on corporate law, compliance, and risk management; interpret legal requirements.
• Lead preventive legal strategies to minimize disputes and liability.

Skills

Energy trading

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

## General Counsel & Demand Response### General InformationCountryUSAState/RegionTexasCityHoustonTeamLegal, Corporate Affairs and AuditSenioritySenior (8+ years of experience)Job TypePermanentHire TypeFull-TimeWork RegimenHybridPosting Date13-Oct-2026Expiration Date29-Jan-2027CompanyEnel North America, Inc.### Description and Requirements**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:**This position supports the Energy Management and Commodities Trading team of EnelNorth America, Inc. an Enel Group company. This position will provide legal advice andsupport on various legal issues such as: PPA drafting and negotiations, ISDA drafting andnegotiations, gas trading agreements, “Know Your Customer” processes, generalcommercial contract negotiations, regulatory investigation and claim management and allother legal issues presented to this business line. This position reports to and has frequentinteraction with both the Vice President of Legal and Corporate Affairs for the United Statesand Canada and the Global Legal Head of Power Purchase Agreements Legal Affairs. Thisposition will frequently interact with both senior executives and other members of thetrading team, senior executives at Enel North America Inc and Enel S.p.A. level.**What You'll Do at Enel North America:**In line with the strategy and mission of Legal Function and the guidelines, policies andprocedures set at Enel Group level, responsibilities include, among others:• Draft and negotiate Power Purchase Agreements;• Draft and negotiate REC agreements;• Draft and negotiate ISDA agreements;• Structure, draft and negotiate other complex and time-sensitive commercialtransactions.• Facilitate, revise and counsel on the Company’s “know your customer” process• Incorporate, manage and update corporate entities, ensuring the compliance withapplicable laws, case law and relevant bylaws.• Support, advise and lead the Company through federal, state and local permittingprocesses.• Handle any litigation related to the business line, including regulatory claims andinvestigations.• Advise management and employees on a wide range of legal issues, such ascorporate law, compliance law, civil law with a particular focus on the matter relatedto energy trading business, litigations, insurance, development and finance issues,interpreting and explaining legal rules, principles and requirements;• Develop and implement, in line with the strategic scope of Legal Department,preventive legal strategies to minimize litigation, third party disputes and otherpotential liability.• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally on occasion**Who You Are & What You’ve Accomplished:**• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required.• At least 5 years of legal experience practicing in in transactions, with an emphasis onenergy trading.• General knowledge and understanding of FERC and RTO rules and requirements.• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and commercial legal advice andrecommendations.• Strong communication skills both written and oral; ability to present clear and practicallegal positions.• Excellent business judgment.• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and to adapt quickly to changingpriorities.• Ability to influence others and to gain support for his/her ideas.• Excellent interpersonal skills; builds strong working relationships across the organization.• Strong analytical and problem solving skills combined with attention to details andthoroughness.• Excellent organizational skills, effectively managing priorities while meeting timelines.**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 [e-mail].**What Enel North America Offers You:**The pay range for this position is $198,000.00 to $297,000.00 annually. The base pay actually offered will be based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, work experience, education, and internal equity. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Please see below for additional information on Enel North America rewards.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.Enel North America is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process for all job seekers. We will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive information, such as your social security number or bank account number, as part of the application process. We only hire through our official channels, which include our website and LinkedIn page. If you receive a job offer that did not come through one of those channels, it is likely a scam, and we suggest reporting it to the authorities.#LI-SG1