Legal Counsel

Posting End Date : May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

Employee Type : Regular-Full time

Regular-Full time

Union / Non :

This is a non-union position

The Legal Counsel will report to the Managing Legal Counsel and be a member of a team of inhouse lawyers that provides strategic legal support for materials procurement, and services and construction contracting including contracting strategy and development / drafting, contract negotiations through execution and contract implementation.

What you will do :

Provide legal support with structuring, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, interpreting and implementing contracts related to a variety of complex construction projects and associated medium to high risk service activities.

Implementation work specifically includes working closely with the applicable SCM and Business Unit to understand the issues, applying factual scenarios to the contract and offering opinions and interpretations, preparing required contractual notices (indemnity, withholding, disputes, etc.

• and assisting with formal responses to Contractor Change Requests and Change Orders;
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating procurement documents and contracts including, requests for proposals; materials purchase agreements;
• supply and install agreements; off-site fabrication agreements; warehousing agreements; transportation and logistics agreements;

and surplus materials disposition agreements.

Researching and updating contracts and advising internal clients on a variety of laws impacting procurement, construction and services contracting work.

Model Enbridge values of safety, integrity, respect, inclusion and high performance and positively contribute to the professionalism, culture and role of the Legal Services Department, following the guidance and direction of leadership.

Other responsibilities may include training in respect to approved contract templates and the concepts contained therein.

Who you are : Required :

Required :

A member in good standing with the Texas State Bar Association or of the Law Society of Alberta.

Approximately 3 5 years of relevant legal experience either in-house or at an external law firm.

Experience in contract drafting, negotiating and interpretation.

Eagerness to learn the business of Enbridge.

Ability to work on multiple assignments in a dynamic work environment under tight deadlines.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization.

Meticulous attention to detail, but pragmatic in approach.

Preferred :

Broad understanding of the North American energy industry.

Construction law experience.

Flex-Work

Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge’s Flex-Work (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. #LI-Hybrid #joinourteam

Physical Requirements include but are 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 (Both Field & Office) include but are 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.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an . 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 / Native American status, or disability.

Applicants 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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