Legal Counsel

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We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team! In this position you will provide advice and guidance on all U.S. legal matters relating to Major Projects and Liquids Operations with a focus on Environment and Regulatory Compliance Indigenous Peoples Law and Indigenous policy and engagement and oversee related U.S. litigation as well as manage external counsel. Does this sound like something you would enjoy Then please apply today!

What You Will Do:

Provide legal advice and assistance primarily in the following areas:

• Indigenous Peoples Law Consultation Tribal Permitting and Authorizations Indigenous Policy and Engagement.

• Liquids pipelines transportation operation and construction (interstate intrastate on Reservation and gathering).

• Environmental and Regulatory Compliance (local state federal and tribal) Contracts Insurance.

• Real Estate and Right-of-Way matters.

• Coordination and management of pipeline-related litigation with outside counsel.

Assist Management by providing advice correspondence documents and presentations to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes and laws.

Maintain communications with all departments seeking advice on legal matters concerning Liquids Pipelines operations and activities with an Indigenous worldview.

Participate as a team member of the project planning and execution group in developing and implementing strategy.

Provide legal advice and assistance to growing portfolio of power generation and transmission projects.

Model Enbridge values of safety integrity respect and inclusion and positively contribute to the professionalism culture and role of the Law Department following the guidance and direction of leadership.

Who You Are:

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school.

• A member in good standing of a U.S. state bar.

• Two to Five years of progressively responsible legal experience in several of the substantive areas of practice.

• Experience in regulatory compliance Indigenous Peoples Law Tribal permitting and authorizations Indigenous policy development and engagement and some experience in environmental and real property law including preparing negotiating and reviewing contracts and other agreements.

• Highly developed skills including issue identification strategic analysis and resolution through supervision coordination and use of internal and external staff and counsel.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Preference may be given to a professional knowledgeable of Native American culture traditions and values.

• A dedication to customer service and teamwork.

• Shared appreciation for the departments culture which is founded on providing results for clients and department learning and developing as individuals and as a department and caring about our people.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Leadership capabilities with a desire to develop that skill set further.

• Self-directed with ability to quickly assimilate role responsibilities and organization culture.

• Able to work on multiple assignments and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.

• Experience in computer system use and word processing capabilities.

• Participation in large-scale construction projects in a highly regulated environment strongly preferred.

• Some experience working with tribal governments state agencies including familiarity with litigation.

• Knowledge of pipeline operations including Federal and State environmental laws and regulations affecting crude oil is preferred.

• Knowledge of PHMSA regulations and other Federal Laws applied to crude oil pipelines is helpful.

Working Conditions:

• Flex Work: Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridges 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 or the option to work from home on designated days. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.

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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.

For US Only:

Salary:Ranges from $112500 $146300 based upon experience.

Benefits- Regular Employees

• PPO & HSO plans (only HSA if participate in the HSO)

• 12 US Paid Holidays PTO

• Family Illness days

• Military Leave (provides up to two years of paid leave with benefit continuation)

• Benefits coverage starts on Day 1

Savings:

• 401k match 6% match immediate vesting

Pension:

• Regular full-time and part-time employees can participate in the plan immediately upon hire

• Cash Balance Pension plan Enbridge makes the contributions (not vested until after 3 years)

• The plan is fully paid for by Enbridge with no employee contributions

• Pay credits are between 4% and 11% of eligible earnings based on age and service

At Enbridge we are dedicated to our core value of are proud to bean 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 with disabilities can request accessible formats communication supports or other accessibility assistance by contacting .

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.

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