Job Summary
The Director, Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs is responsible for providing legal opinions on matters related to the regulatory, safety and economic frameworks applicable to CN in the United States (, as well as cross-border issues with Canada and Mexico.
The role requires proactive leadership, autonomy, and flexibility as the incumbent represents the Organization before various regulatory agencies and handles outside counsel in judicial authorities.
Moreover, the position supports all CN functions on any regulatory matters raised.
Main Responsibilities
Legal Opinions Regulatory
- Provide legal opinions respecting the Interstate Commerce Act, the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) Termination Act, and the Surface Transportation Board (STB) Reauthorization Act and all other statutes applicable to CN activities
- Strategize to advise departments on initiatives to validate consistency with the regulatory framework, including commercial contracts and operational plans, and cross-border legal issues
- Review and strategize communication materials prepared by the Government and Public Affairs department
Advocacy
- Strategize and make various filings with all regulatory agencies in support of CN’s position
- Give instruction to outside counsel acting on behalf of CN in outside courts
- Engage with government officials having a direct influence on the orders to be issued to CN
- Attend meetings or hearings, either as Lead Counsel or to provide instructions to outside counsel, dealing with matters affecting the Organization’s interest
- Manage an extensive internal and external network and facilitate other relationship building across CN
Cross-functional Counsel
- Adopt a proactive and strategic cross-functional approach in the provision of legal opinion, including supporting CN strategic initiatives
- Collaborate with CN functions and externally to solve problems creatively
- Provide counsel to all functions at CN when the questions raised involve the regulatory framework and work with them in planning strategy
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and flexibility to work remotely in accordance with CN policy.
The role requires being available on-call 24 / 7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.
The role requires occasional travel (up to 40%) within the or Canada.
Requirements
Experience
Regulatory Affairs
Minimum 10 years of experience with the rail industry
oDemonstrated experience in a fast-paced environment with a strong ability for prioritization and the capacity to adapt to various working models and cultures
oExperience in the transportation or railroad industry or federal agency regulating railroads*
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education / Certification / Designation
- Bachelor’s Degree or Juris Doctor (JD)
- Member of good standing admitted in Washington, DC
- Clerkship with a federal judge*
- Any education for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
- Demonstrates agility and drives change
- Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
- Applies critical thinking
- Sets direction and inspires others
- Communicates with impact
- Delegates and empowers others to create accountability
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Demonstrates active listening
- Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
- Leads by example for the safety and security of all
Technical Skills / Knowledge
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Extensive knowledge of the federal statutes that may apply to CN activities, including the Interstate Commerce Act, ICC Termination Act, STB Reauthorization Act, and the Federal Rail Safety Act
- Ability to learn and understand railway operation and activities concerning the regulatory framework
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