Sr Legal Counsel

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At Enbridge, we are committed to growing and expanding our company through skilled and creative individuals. 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.

We are looking for talented employees who share our vision to be the best in everything we do, from safe and reliable operations, to innovative solutions and dedication to our values.

We are currently looking for an exceptional lawyer to join our team. You will be part of a team of in-house lawyers who provide commercial legal support.

This Senior Legal Counsel role will focus on real property and commercial law. This position will review, draft and negotiate agreements and will advise client groups regarding real property matters, commercial opportunities, and compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.

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What You Will Do:

• Provide legal advice to Enbridge Gas Ohio (EGO) and other Enbridge businesses, counseling internal clients expertly and reliably.

• Draft, review and negotiate real estate legal documents, including right-of-way agreements, easement agreements, interconnect agreements, agreements for the conveyance of real property, public permits and other public-way applications, and agreements with municipalities and the Ohio Department of Transportation.

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial legal documents, such as sales and service agreements; agreements with builders, developers, and industrial customers for the construction of new natural gas facilities to serve those customers; and gas storage and transportation related agreements.

• Provide legal support for various matters, including Ohio Power Siting Board applications and bankruptcy proceedings.

• Monitor applicable local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory actions, court decisions, and advise clients on relevant developments.

• Collaborate with internal colleagues, including regulatory, litigation and claims personnel.

• Direct and coordinate outside counsel and internal resources providing legal services.

• Provide legal and risk analyses, recommended courses of action and financial reporting, as required.

• Ensure effective communications with all departments seeking advice on legal matters.

Who You Are:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Ohio.

• Minimum of 8 years of directly related experience.

• Experience in and knowledge of real property and commercial law.

• Utility or energy industry experience is preferred.

• The ability to work effectively and efficiently in a diverse and dynamic enterprise and coordinate a variety of internal and external activities with legal significance.

• Independent judgement, initiative, and ability to work directly with clients.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office work environment.

• Travel up to 25%.

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.

Salary:

• Ranges from $135,100 - $216,300 USD based upon candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity.

• Bonus (AIP): 20%.

• Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

Benefits:

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability.

• A paid maternity and parental leave benefitthat offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.

• 401K plan.

• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off, and paid holidays.

• An Employee Assistance Program.

• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

• Enbridge's FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed workweek schedule, and have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.

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

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion.We are proud to bean 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