TC Energy
Job title:
Legal Counsel
Company
TC Energy
Job description
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 Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!The OpportunityReporting to the Director, Canadian Natural Gas Pipelines Law, this position will have a primary focus of supporting the Land legal team while providing support on environmental and commercial matters. The successful candidate will work with internal and external legal resources to support TC Energy’s Land and Environment groups for both operational and project work, including major projects in Alberta and other regions of Canada as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to operational and project support.Effective collaboration with commercial and regulatory legal colleagues will be required. Work with the Land client group may include drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements and other land agreements, as well as assisting in the development of land acquisition strategies for projects and other strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will provide land-related expertise and support on regulatory applications and commercial business agreements.What you’ll doProvide support, guidance, legal opinions and drafting on land and environmental matters, particularly in respect of surface rights, environment and land-related issues and strategiesWork independently on complex legal matters and projectsSupport land and environment-related aspects of regulatory filings with federal and provincial regulatory boards and other administrative tribunals and agenciesCo-ordinate and manage the provision of legal services with other internal resources and external legal counsel where issues require specific expertiseAssist in the development of standardized or complex agreements and policiesSupport senior members of the group in all legal matters related to land, environment and commercial for TC Energy’s Canadian pipelines and other facilitiesResearching and drafting memos on various legal issues; andOther tasks as required.Minimum QualificationsLaw degree from a Canadian law school or an ABA accredited law schoolMembership or eligible for membership to the Alberta Bar; andAt least 4 years of related legal experience (includes experience in Land and/or Environment Law) Expertise with land acquisition in the AER, OGC and/or CER regulatory environments would be considered an asset.Preferred QualificationsStrong communication and advocacy skills, both oral and writtenStrong commercial/business acumenStrong organizational skills and an ability to support diverse client groups and handle multiple filesAbility to develop practical business solutionsDemonstrated ability to complete complex legal tasks within tight deadlinesStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well both independently as well as in a team environment; andAn ability and willingness to travel within North America as required.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-HybridAbout our businessTC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.Learn moreVisit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.
- Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
- All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
- TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [email protected].
Expected salary
Location
Calgary, AB
Job date
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:45:17 GMT
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