Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Trading

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

TC Energy is looking for a senior level attorney with 8+ years of practice experience advising clients in the energy industry with primary responsibility for supporting a dynamic gas and power trading desk for short and long-term transactions in natural gas and power. 

Candidates must have a proven record of success negotiating long-term deals with local distribution companies, exporters or producers and a focus on creative customer solutions. 

The successful candidate will have detailed knowledge of US natural gas markets and familiarity with US power markets, with experience at both regulated transmission providers and commodity trading organizations a plus.  Experience with drafting and negotiating standard and non-standard industry trading contracts and structured transactions for physically and financially settled commodities and derivatives thereof, agency services and asset management agreements is a strong benefit. 

The successful candidate should also have general knowledge of the regulatory environment with respect to trading and marketing transactions, including FERC, CFTC, and state public utilities commissions requirements plus other relevant standards imposed by ISOs, exchanges or similar self-regulatory organizations.

This role requires a strategic thinker who is enthusiastic about advising a creative origination team and gas trading desk and partnering extensively with senior leadership to deliver consistent growth and financial results.

What You'll Do

• Review, negotiate, and draft complex commodity transaction documents, including guarantees and related financial assurances as required.

• Identify and analyze legal issues and risks, providing clear and well-reasoned recommendations that reflect an understanding of the company's business and risk tolerance.

• Formulate and deliver timely, high-quality legal advice to clients.

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including commercial, trading, commercial operations, contract management, risk and compliance teams.

• Provide advice regarding transactions and transactional structures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including with respect to FERC, CFTC, ISO and PUC rules and support cross-functional teams responsible for responding to regulatory inquiries, requests for information and investigations initiated by regulatory agencies in respect of commodity trading, origination transactions and any agreements or transactions in support of such activities.

• Adhere to the company's corporate vision, values, and high ethical standards.

• Manage outside counsel in regulatory, investigative, commercial and compliance matters, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• JD degree with strong academic credentials

• An active license to practice law in the US (New York and/or Texas preferred)

• Minimum of 8+ years of legal experience, including with respect to commodity transaction agreements in either private practice or in an in-house legal department

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to precisely draft complex documents and legal guidance that is concise and digestible for non-lawyers

• Capable of working independently, with others in the legal department, and across the company with non-lawyer stakeholders

• Must be willing to work in an office environment embedded with the commercial trading team located in downtown Houston, TX

• Qualified to work in the United States with no restrictions on travel to Canada.

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.