Legal Counsel - Securities and Transactional

3404 South Bow USA Services Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bow is seeking a corporate attorney to support transactions, financing and governance. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, you will work with cross-functional teams to enable business objectives while managing legal risk. JD/LLB and 7+ years in corporate law are required, with work authorization for US or Canada.

Location options include Houston, TX, USA or Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with travel as needed. The role emphasizes strategic, practical advice in a dynamic legal team.

Qualifications

• JD or LLB from an accredited law school.
• 7+ years of experience in corporate (securities/M&A) law.
• Eligible to work in the United States or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal client groups to deliver timely legal support.
• Assist with confidential corporate transactions from NDA to close.
• Support financing activities and capital markets dealings.
• Identify legal risks and develop mitigations for business objectives.
• Oversee due diligence and governance advice; supervise external counsel.
• Advise on securities laws and exchange requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Strategic legal advice

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Accountability

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctor or LLB

Job description

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.

The Opportunity

South Bow is seeking a motivated and collaborative attorney to join our legal team. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, this role will focus on corporate law, with an emphasis on supporting corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business development initiatives, financing and capital markets activity, and supporting the related client groups across the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with the corporate legal team and internal stakeholders to provide strategic and practical legal advice that enables business objectives while managing legal risk. This position is open to candidates located in either Houston, Texas, United States or Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

What You’ll Do:

• Where appropriate, you will work independently and as part of a team to fulfill the specific responsibilities which may include the following:
• Partner with internal client groups (corporate development, business development, finance, treasury, investor relations, tax, human resources, external affairs, etc.) to deliver timely and effective legal support
• Assist with corporate transactions, including NDAs, structuring, negotiation, drafting, diligence, closings, and post-close integrations
• Support public and private financing activities, including debt and equity offerings, credit facilities, and other financing and capital markets activities
• Identify and assess legal risks and developing strategies to mitigate risk and protect the Company’s interests
• Oversee legal due diligence for transactional and related activities
• Advise on applicable governance matters and securities laws, disclosure, and stock exchange requirements
• Instruct and direct the activity of external counsel to support complex transactions
• Act as a trusted advisor by taking ownership of assigned matters, fostering collaboration within a small, dynamic legal team, and influencing outcomes through clear, practical legal advice

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in corporate (securities and/or M&A) law
• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB from an accredited law school
• Legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and influence outcomes through practical, business focused legal guidance
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align legal strategies to South Bow’s broader objectives
• Proven problem-solving skills and comfort exercising independent judgment and ownership over processes and decisions
• Demonstrated accountability and commitment to delivering high-quality work within a high performing, collaborative legal team
• Adaptability and willingness to support a wide range of legal matters to contribute to team success

This position requires candidates to:

• Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada and US)
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training (estimated up 5% of work schedule)
• Successfully complete pre-employment Bankruptcy, Credit, Civil and Criminal background checks

About our business

South Bow's existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need.

South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.

Learn more Visit us at http://SouthBow.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Thank you for choosing South Bow 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.
• * South Bow 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 [e-mail].

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.