Legal Counsel

Enbridge; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support for complex commercial transactions and M&A. The role involves drafting contracts, conducting due diligence, and advising on legal risks. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and significant transactional experience. This position offers a flexible work model and is based in Houston, Texas.

Benefits

FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model)

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of legal transactional experience at a major law firm.
• Ability to identify and respond to legal business issues on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support with structuring, drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting contracts.
• Assist with due diligence in connection with M&A transactions or BD projects.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Law Degree from an accredited Canadian or U.S. law school

Job description

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Posting End Date

May 22, 2025

Employee Type

Regular-Full time

Union/Non

This is a non-union position

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team who is specialized in providing legal support for complex commercial transactions, M&A and forming, structuring, and managing of joint ventures/partnerships (JVs)! This Legal Counsel role will report to the Managing Legal Counsel in the Liquids Pipelines & Corporate Law group of Enbridge’s Law Department, and will be a member of the Major Transactions group, a small group of inhouse lawyers who provide legal support to (i) Enbridge’s Corporate Development Office, (ii) Business Development (BD) Group(s) at Enbridge’s various business units, and (iii) other Enbridge functional departments in connection with corporate or commercial matters. This position is located at Enbridge’s Calgary, Edmonton or Houston offices.

Particular focus of this position will be on matters related to commercial transactions, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and JV’s, including assisting in structuring transactions and conducting due diligence, and providing legal support with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting related contracts. This position will also provide legal support with respect to antitrust/competition laws in connection with M&A transactions and BD projects. Does this sound like something you would enjoy and be a good fit for? Then please apply today!

What You Will Do

• Provide legal support with structuring, drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting contracts related to commercial transactions, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and JV’s involving Enbridge Inc. and its affiliates.
• Assist with due diligence in connection with M&A transactions or BD projects.
• Provide legal support with respect to antitrust/competition laws in connection with M&A transactions and BD projects.
• Support more senior inhouse lawyers of the Major Transactions group who are leading Enbridge legal teams (both inhouse and external counsel) in connection with M&A transactions and BD projects, including coordinating support from other Enbridge inhouse lawyers and subject matter experts.
• Support the management of the use of external legal counsel on M&A transactions and BD projects to ensure provision of services in an effective and cost-efficient manner in accordance with Enbridge’s external counsel guidelines.
• Advise Enbridge representatives on potential legal ramifications/risks of a course of action involving an Enbridge company, and propose possible mitigations to such risks.
• Advise Enbridge representatives about legal developments and trends relevant to M&A transactions and BD projects.
• Apply independent judgment in recommending a course of action for an Enbridge company.
  
  

Who You Are

• Law Degree from an accredited Canadian or U.S. law school.
• A member in good standing with the Alberta or Texas Bars.
• Minimum of three (3 )years of legal transactional experience at a major law firm.
• Ability (physically and legally) to work at Enbridge’s Calgary, Edmonton or Houston office.
• Ability to identify and respond to legal business issues on short notice, and under 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.
• Excellent organizational, project management and facilitation skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail, but pragmatic and business-oriented in approach.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Included but 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

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.

Enbridge Flex-Work Program

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, 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.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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