Senior Legal Counsel

At Enbridge, we embrace new ideas and offer an environment where employees are recognized and respected for their input and opinions. We view our employees as our future leaders and strive to provide an environment that encourages self-improvement, innovation and growth so that we can promote from within. We are looking for outstanding employees who share our vision to be the best in everything we do, from safe and reliable operations to innovative solutions and complete team commitment and dedication to our values!

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join a team of inhouse lawyers. The successful candidate will provide regulatory legal advice to Enbridge’s Liquids Pipelines business and other Enbridge entities on regulatory, Indigenous and other legal matters.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career, while having meaningful interactions with a variety of business units, please apply today!

What You Will Do:

• Provide regulatory legal advice to Enbridge’s Liquids Pipelines business and other Enbridge entities on regulatory, Indigenous and other legal matters.
• Provide advice, strategy and guidance on regulatory (eg. CER and AER) and Indigenous legal matters affecting environment, operations, compliance and project development; providing commercial law advice in relation to operational and business development matters and contracts may also be required.
• Provide advice on government or regulator initiatives as they relate to Enbridge businesses.
• Attending meetings with Indigenous groups and stakeholders, assisting in negotiations and drafting agreements.
• Work collaboratively with other legal and business unit teams at Enbridge.
• Assist Senior Management and Management by providing advice, direction, drafting documents, opinions and presentations in relation to regulatory, Indigenous law, operational and business development matters.
• Provide strategic advice and direction to business units relating to regulatory and Indigenous law, operational and business development matters.
• Provide advice and assistance to ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial statutes and common law on complex projects.
• Assist Senior Management and Management with the negotiation and preparation of agreements with Indigenous groups and stakeholders, and regulatory applications and hearings.
• Liaise with government regulators and Indigenous groups regarding complex regulatory and policy matters.

Who You Are:

• This position requires a versatile regulatory lawyer with 8+ years of experience within Indigenous and other legal matters. Knowledge of the pipeline industry and associated regulatory processes is an asset. Commercial law experience also an asset.
• Candidates must possess a law degree and be a member of a provincial Law Society in good standing.
• Must be able to adapt quickly, prioritize effectively and have a highly developed level of common sense and business acumen.
• Exceptional communication (written and oral), negotiation, leadership and people skills are a requirement.
• Well-developed knowledge of company operations; expertise in engineering, environment, business, finance, accounting and project management is an asset.

Flex work

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, or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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 status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com .

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