Legal Counsel, Corporate Secretarial & Finance Law

at  TC Energy

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!
Posting Close Date: October 8, 2024
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Corporate, Securities and Finance Law, this position offers a junior lawyer an opportunity to do high caliber legal work as a member of a collegial, collaborative in-house team.

The role will involve working closely with the other lawyers and the legal support team in the department as well as the client groups in the provision of legal services to TC Energy, its subsidiaries and affiliates on corporate law and governance matters, corporate finance activities, including prospectus offerings and banking arrangements, and continuous disclosure documents.

• Depending on the qualifications of the applicants, the successful candidate may be offered a more appropriate position on the legal counsel career ladder.

What you’ll do

Where appropriate, the incumbent will work independently and as part of a team to fulfill the specific responsibilities which may include the following:

• Draft or participate in the preparation and review of securities filing documents such as Management Information Circulars, Annual Information Forms, Management’s Discussion & Analysis and other securities filings
• Draft, review and negotiate documentation related to launch and execution of public offerings (equity and debt) and private placements in Canada and the U.S.
• Draft or review credit facilities and loan agreements
• Provide legal support and representation on corporate matters, including drafting documents for incorporations, dissolutions, internal restructurings and reorganizations
• Legal support of ongoing subsidiary, joint venture and internal committee governance, including preparation of minutes and resolutions as appropriate
• Assist in the development, execution and interpretation of corporate policies
• Draft legal memoranda relating to corporate and securities law issues; and
• Oversight of paralegals’ work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Law degree with at least three directly relevant post-articling experience gained at a national law firm, major financial institution, or public company
• Membership in a Canadian law society (preferably Alberta).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities within tight timeframes
• Familiarity with securities laws and the rules of the TSX and the NYSE
• Detail oriented with excellent writing, legal research, analytical and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently or as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Flexible and able to work individually and as part of a team in a dynamic, constantly changing environment
• Solid judgment and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

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
TC 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 more
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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 careers@tcenergy.com.

The role will involve working closely with the other lawyers and the legal support team in the department as well as the client groups in the provision of legal services to TC Energy, its subsidiaries and affiliates on corporate law and governance matters, corporate finance activities, including prospectus offerings and banking arrangements, and continuous disclosure documents.

• Depending on the qualifications of the applicants, the successful candidate may be offered a more appropriate position on the legal counsel career ladder

Where appropriate, the incumbent will work independently and as part of a team to fulfill the specific responsibilities which may include the following:

• Draft or participate in the preparation and review of securities filing documents such as Management Information Circulars, Annual Information Forms, Management’s Discussion & Analysis and other securities filings
• Draft, review and negotiate documentation related to launch and execution of public offerings (equity and debt) and private placements in Canada and the U.S.
• Draft or review credit facilities and loan agreements
• Provide legal support and representation on corporate matters, including drafting documents for incorporations, dissolutions, internal restructurings and reorganizations
• Legal support of ongoing subsidiary, joint venture and internal committee governance, including preparation of minutes and resolutions as appropriate
• Assist in the development, execution and interpretation of corporate policies
• Draft legal memoranda relating to corporate and securities law issues; and
• Oversight of paralegals’ work