Legal Counsel

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support for commodity trading in Calgary, Alberta. The ideal candidate possesses a law degree, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting agreements and compliance guidance. This full-time position supports a hybrid work model and promotes professional growth within the firm.

Benefits

FlexWork hybrid model

Competitive workplace programs

Commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum of four to six years of related legal experience.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to work discreetly on confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commodity trading agreements.
• Interpret regulations impacting energy commodity derivatives trading.
• Advise on merger and acquisition activity.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize effectively

Ability to work independently and in teams

Business acumen

Education

Canadian, Commonwealth or US law degree

Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or the State of Texas

Job description

Posting End Date: November 15, 2025

Employee Type: Regular-Full time

Union/Non: This is a non-union position

At Enbridge, 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 so that we can promote from within. We are looking for outstanding employees who share our vision to be the best in everything we do, from safe and reliable operations to innovative solutions and commitment and dedication to our values of safety, integrity, respect, inclusion, and high performance!

We are seeking a lawyer to join our team as Legal Counsel in Calgary Alberta or Houston Texas.

This position will report to the Associate General Counsel and be primarily responsible for delivering day‑to‑day legal support to Tidal Energy Marketing (Tidal), an Enbridge company, that provides comprehensive marketing services for crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), natural gas, renewable natural gas and power. The Legal Counsel will offer commercial, regulatory, compliance, and litigation related legal guidance concerning physical and financial energy commodities trading supported by Tidal in Canada and the US as required.

What You Will Do:

• Draft, negotiate, and review various commodity trading agreements and related documentation for over‑the‑counter physically and financially settled commodity transactions, including but not limited to ISDA Master Agreements, NAESBs, GasEDIs, Wellhead Purchase Agreements, NGL Master Agreements, Power EEIs, NAEMAs, WSPPs, Master Trade Agreements, long‑form crude oil purchase confirmations under various company‑specific general terms and conditions, and other power and environmental trading agreements.
• Draft, negotiate, and review confidentiality agreements, memorandums of understanding, letters of intent, facility development, blending, terminalling, transloading, throughput and operating agreements, transportation and storage agreements, storage agreements, pipeline capacity releases, asset management arrangements, offtake agreements, railcar lease and sublease agreements, trucking / transportation agreements, and broker agreements.
• Draft, negotiate, review, and advise on all legal aspects of guarantees, letters of credit, master netting and setoff agreements, and other credit support agreements.
• Interpret financial reform regulations (Canadian Derivatives and US Dodd‑Frank) impacting end users engaging in energy commodity derivatives trading and assist with the implementation of documentation to satisfy compliance obligations.
• Advise business on prospective merger and acquisition activity, including due diligence on targeted assets, draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, assignment and novation agreements, and other required transfer documentation.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance colleagues and members of other internal groups (including Operations, EH&S, Finance, Risk, Audit, etc.) on preventing and detecting violations and promoting a culture of compliance.
• Ensure compliance with CAD import/export and US export control and sanctions laws.
• Evaluate relevant compliance and regulatory legal issues and assist with any regulatory or compliance investigations or claims concerning the business.

Who You Are:

• Canadian, Commonwealth or US law degree, call to the bar and a membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or the State of Texas.
• Minimum of four to six years of related legal experience.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize effectively and have a well‑developed level of common sense and business acumen.
• Ability to work discreetly, particularly when conducting investigations into potentially sensitive or confidential matters.

Physical Requirements:

Included but not limited to: Grasping, kneeling, light‑to‑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:

Included but 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.

Flex Work

Enbridge provides competitive 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, and to opt for a compressed workweek schedule, or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option or combination of options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an 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 [e-mail].

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.