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Enbridge Legal Counsel in Dallas, Texas

Posting End Date:

May 21, 2024

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment? If so, we are seeking a Legal Counsel who will report to the Managing Legal Counsel and be a member of a small team of inhouse lawyers who provide legal support to (i) the Power Business Development group; (ii) the Corporate Development group; (iii) the Power Operations group; and (iv) the Credit department. If this is you come join the Enbridge family, apply today!

We are looking to add an individual to our diverse team who shares in our core values of safety, integrity, respect, and inclusion! In return, we offer opportunities to grow and increase your knowledge and skills, and an exciting career filled with a competitive benefits and pension package including generous time off.

What You Will Do:

  • Providing legal support to Enbridge’s renewable power business, which includes the development, construction, acquisition, and operation of solar and wind projects in North America and Europe. More specifically:

  • Assisting with the analysis, drafting and review of legal documents relating to a variety of real property matters such as lease agreements, easements, and other real property documents in relation to wind and solar power development projects.

  • Providing legal advice and support with structuring, drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting contracts related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures in the Power business unit.

  • Assisting with due diligence in connection with M&A transactions and business development projects.

  • Providing legal advice and drafting and reviewing other commercial agreements and documents in connection with the business and operations of the Power business unit.

  • Providing legal support to other internal Enbridge departments, such as the Credit department.

  • Instructing and collaborating with external counsel as required to ensure that they are providing services in an effective and cost-efficient manner in accordance with Enbridge’s Outside Counsel Billing and Staffing Guidelines and managing legal matter budgets.

Who You Are:

Required:

  • Law Degree from an accredited U.S. law school.

  • Qualification or ability to qualify as a member in good standing in the State of Texas or New York.

  • Minimum of four (4) years of real estate and legal transactional experience either in-house or at a major firm.

  • Highly developed ability to identify and respond to legal commercial business issues on short notice, and under strict time constraints.

  • Ability to work independently, make decisions and meet multiple deadlines in a dynamic work environment; under tight deadlines.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively (cooperative yet persuasive approach) with all levels in the organization.

  • Excellent organizational, project management and facilitation skills.

  • Meticulous attention to detail, but pragmatic in approach.

Preferred:

  • Broad understanding of the North American energy industry; knowledge and experience in the renewable power industry is considered an asset.

Working Conditions:

  • Enbridge provides driven workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge’s FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start and end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule, and the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option or combination of options. #LI-Hybrid #joinourteam

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 sophisticated problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, coordinate thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, coordinate and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and supervise impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and connect with individuals via telephone.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) . 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.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com

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