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Director, Power and Energy Solutions and Corporate Development Law
Director, Power and Energy Solutions and Corporate Development LawTC Energy • Calgary, Alberta
Director, Power and Energy Solutions and Corporate Development Law

Director, Power and Energy Solutions and Corporate Development Law

TC Energy • Calgary, Alberta
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

This role will lead the legal team supporting our dynamic Power and Energy Solutions (PES) business unit and our Corporate Development team. We are seeking someone with strong leadership skills and business acumen to lead a capable team of lawyers and legal professionals. The Director will partner with the business to provide commercial, regulatory, transactional, marketing, trading and compliance legal support. The Director will also coordinate with other teams within the legal department in connection with issues relating to financing, litigation, and public disclosure. This role will report to the Vice President, Canada and Mexico Pipelines, PES & Corporate Development Law and could be located in either Calgary or Houston. Travel within Canada and between Canada and the US will be required.

What you’ll do

  • Lead a team of lawyers and legal professionals and partner effectively with the business to provide timely, pragmatic and high-quality legal support
  • Lead and oversee complex legal matters, including :  Commercial and regulatory legal support for operating assets, proposed projects and business development opportunities in Canada and the US Acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture transactions Ongoing legal support for the management of TC’s joint venture interests Commercial and regulatory support for power and gas marketing activities, including financial and physical commodity trading agreements and associated derivatives transactions, as well as market compliance and reporting in Canada and the US
  • Mentor team members and provide feedback, guidance and direction
  • Manage external legal counsel where required
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets, including the management of external counsel retainers where applicable
  • Champion the adoption of artificial intelligence tools to provide effective legal support and reduce external legal spend
  • Respond and provide advice during emergency incidents

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree
  • Active license to practice law in Canada or the US (New York and / or Texas preferred)
  • 15 years of legal experience
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Strategic thinking and a growth mindset
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading an in-house legal team
  • Experience within the power industry in Canada and / or the US
  • Experience leading acquisition, divestiture or joint venture transactions
  • Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
  • Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training
  • 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 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.

    Learn more

    Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social medial channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

    Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.

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