Legal Counsel Sr

at  Enbridge

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.
Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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/Native American status, or disability. 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.

• Provide legal advice and litigation legal support to Enbridge Gas Utah and Wexpro Company and, as required, other Enbridge Gas Distribution & Storage (GDS) businesses. Counsel internal clients authoritatively and reliably.
• Litigate cases, advise on pre-litigation disputes, and lead internal and external legal resources for these matters.
• May manage paraprofessionals and may train or supervise less experienced lawyers or claims professionals.
• Direct, monitor and coordinate outside counsel and internal resources who provide legal services.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, draft order licenses, easements, leases, sales and service agreements, copyright and trademark registrations, public permits and other public-way applications, and documents with legal implications.
• Counsel and advise clients on legal, OSHA, PHMSA, regulatory, and local external affairs matters, and develop strategies within overall business plan context.
• Monitor local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory actions, court decisions and company business practices, and advise clients concerning relevant developments.
• Provide clients with legal and risk analyses, recommended courses of action and financial reporting.
• Counsel and advise clients on crisis and emergency management and evidence preservation and participate in teams managing unplanned incidents.
• Duties may also include responding to interrogatories, hiring outside authorities, coordinating company experts, preparing witnesses for depositions and trial, or overall responsibility for developing strategy for trial or settlement.
  Who you are :

You have:

• 8+ years of related experience along with a Juris Doctorate in Law and a Law License within the United States
• Experience in tort and commercial litigation along with knowledge of OSHA, PHMSA, state public utility laws, regulations, issues, interaction with local authorities, and other legal matters related to the public utility and energy industry

You can:

• Show a solid understanding of laws and regulations, and a thorough understanding of one or more specific areas of law
• Exhibit good people skills, business sense and awareness of the industry while requiring little supervision, working independently, taking initiative with the ability to work directly with clients

You are:

• A good analyst, advocate, and presenter of legal points with a mastery of skills of the Counsel-level position who has a solid grasp of defined specialty, plus good understanding of concepts, rules and issues in major related specialties
• Knowledgeable of strategic business values and objectives