Sr Legal Counsel

Posting End Date : October 31, 2024

October 31, 2024

Employee Type : Regular-Full time

Regular-Full time

Union / Non :

This is a non-union position

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment that’s excited by changes and challenges? If so, then Enbridge Gas Utah encourages you to apply for this outstanding opportunity!

Our Sr. Legal Counsel will be a part of a team of inhouse lawyers who provide commercial legal support by drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for our client groups.

While in this role, you will also advise clients regarding commercial agreements, business opportunities and compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.

We look forward to your application!

What you will do :

• Provide advice and commercial legal support to Enbridge’s Gas Distribution, Storage, and exploration and production businesses.
• Draft, review, negotiate and approve standard and customize commercial agreements relating to business development initiatives, gas exploration and production, demand-side management / energy conservation programs, suppliers, operations projects, and key customers, including associated preliminary agreements and credit documentation.
• Research and prepare draft correspondence, opinions and presentations as required.
• Contribute to and deliver training on the Contracts Policy, and as required, specific contractual relationships, internal policies, safety, and corporate initiatives.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues (Regulatory, Litigation, Corporate Secretarial, Privacy, Ethics & Compliance), other central functions (Supply Chain Management, Credit, Insurance), and other business units, as required.
• Advise management on potential legal ramifications / risks of a course of action.
• Apply independent judgment in recommending strategies and courses of action for client departments.
• Interact with counterparties and their legal counsel and advisors as required, including negotiation with counterparties and the preparation or review of relevant documents.
• Engage, instruct and manage outside counsel to ensure services are provided in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Who you are : You have :

You have :

• 8+ years of commercial legal experience, either in-house or at a leading firm along with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed within the United States
• Experience preparing, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements

You can :

• Show excellent organizational, project management and facilitation skills
• Work independently, make decisions and meet multiple deadlines

You are :

• An excellent written and verbal communicator at the executive level who showcases strong leadership and people skills while also having meticulous attention to detail, but pragmatic in approach
• Highly developed in identifying and responding to commercial legal issues on short notice, and under strict time constraints

The following are considered assets :

A solid understanding of the energy industry

Working Conditions :

• Work performed in high demand office environment with concentrated levels of reading, writing and focused listening
• Some overtime may be required along with occasional travel to various offices
• Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge’s FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start and end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule, and the option to work from home up to 2 days a week.

Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option or combination of options. #LI-Hybrid #joinourteam

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to :

Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to :

Ability to : understand, remember and apply oral and / or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate / explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer .We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous / Native American status, or disability.

Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected] .

Information For Applicants :

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com