Senior Legal Counsel

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The opportunity

Reporting to the  Director, Supply Chain and Real Estate Law and Legal Operations, this is a primarily commercial legal position providing legal advice on supply chain procurement and management, and related commercial matters (e.g. major categories of supply chain, construction and engineering agreements, corporate service and support agreements, customs, tariffs, and related policy and procedural matters) as required on Canadian and U.S. projects and operational matters across the Natural Gas and Power and Energy Solutions business units. Effective collaboration with corporate/commercial lawyers and other legal colleagues will be required.

What you'll do

• Provide support, guidance, drafting and legal opinions from a commercial perspective, particularly in respect of category, construction and other supply chain management agreements, issues and strategies

• Work independently on complex legal matters and projects

• Negotiate various matters on TC Energy's behalf

• Provide advice and strategy with respect to early dispute resolution and the drafting of settlement agreements and releases

• Co-ordinate and manage the provision of legal services with other internal resources, including through AI based solutions and the use of external legal counsel where issues require specific expertise

• Assist in the development of standardized or complex agreements and policies

• Provide support to the broader Supply Chain and Real Estate Law and Legal Operations group as required

• Mentor more junior lawyers on the Supply Chain legal team; and

• Other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Law degree from a Canadian accredited law school

• Membership or eligible for membership to the Alberta Bar (membership or eligible for membership to the Texas Bar would also be an asset); and

• At least 10 years of relevant commercial and supply-chain legal experience.  Direct experience working as a project lawyer would also be an asset although candidates with a different combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and advocacy skills, both oral and written

• Strong commercial/business acumen

• Strong organizational skills and an ability to support diverse client groups and handle multiple files

• Ability to develop practical business solutions

• Growth mindset

• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools in legal context

• Demonstrated ability to advise senior management and lead complex legal matters

• Demonstrated ability to complete complex legal tasks within tight deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well both independently as well as in a team environment

• Experience and understanding of the energy/pipeline industry; and

• An ability and willingness to travel within North America as required.

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture, and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid 

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.