Legal Counsel III

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Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, the Legal Counsel actively participates in the U.S. legal affairs of the company’s interstate and intrastate natural gas pipeline business. This role provides advice and guidance on all commercial and FERC regulatory U.S. legal matters affecting natural gas pipeline transportation and storage.
 

We offer opportunities for career development, growing your knowledge and skills, and an exciting career with competitive benefits and pension package including generous time off.
 

Apply today to this excellent opportunity on our team! #joinourteam
 

• Review, draft, and negotiate various natural gas transportation agreements, precedent agreements, OBAs, interconnection agreements, confidentiality agreements, negotiated rate agreements, assignment assumption agreements and other related agreements.

• Collaborate with regulatory personnel and outside counsel on pipeline transportation matters, including reviewing FERC orders, preparing responsive documents, and implementing compliance plans.

• Work closely and maintain effective communication with commercial and transportation services departments.

• Ensure company compliance with FERC regulations, including Standards of Conduct.

• Participate in developing pleadings and discovery documents for FERC hearings, certificate applications, tariff revisions, and other matters.

• Conduct legal research and draft routine documents on FERC issues.

• Conduct legal research for senior attorneys and shadow the project work.

• Support regulatory reporting compliance and interpret tariffs and Statements of Operating Conditions.

• Advise management on policy changes due to regulatory developments.

• Manage routine “walk-in” legal business, including: review and approve credit documents, review and approve LINK contracts and other Contract Admin support, advise on Contracts Policy, capacity release procedures, contract extension rights, and ROFR/nomination differences, support document management (e.g., SharePoint libraries) and TeamConnect matter creation, attend ManCom meetings and support ManCom Consents, provide legal counsel on FERC compliance matters, including filings, audits, and enforcement actions, and support litigation and dispute resolution related to pipeline operations.
   

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Member in good standing of the Bar of at least one state in which the company conducts business.

• Minimum of 4-7 years of legal experience in relevant substantive areas of practice.

• Highly developed skills in issue identification, analysis, and resolution.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a commitment to customer service and teamwork.

• Self-directed with the ability to quickly assimilate role, responsibilities, and organizational culture.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters independently and collaboratively.

• Proficiency in word processing and legal research tools.
   

• Strong academic performance

• Experience representing FERC-regulated interstate, intrastate, Section 311, and Hinshaw pipelines and storage facilities.

• Experience with FERC audit proceedings and judicial appeals related to FERC matters.

• Experience with permitting and regulatory strategy for FERC certificate proceedings.
   

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 or 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.
 

• Work performed in a typical office environment.

• Periodic overtime requirements.

• Concentrated levels of reading, analysis, and focused listening.

• High degree of independence and autonomy.

• Some travel may be required.
   

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.
 

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.
 

At this time, Enbridge cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Applicants from outside of Houston will be considered, however the required in office location for this role is Houston, Texas.

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 [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