Enbridge Inc

Legal Counsel

Enbridge Inc • $90K — $130K *
Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Law degree and membership in a law society/bar association.
  • 2-3 years of relevant legal experience with an emphasis on regulatory frameworks.
  • Pipeline industry experience related to tolls, tariffs, and FERC matters is highly desirable.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to balance risk management with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated self-motivation, adaptability, and strong business acumen.
  • Expertise in engineering, environment, business, finance, and project management is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership on regulatory and business issues.
  • Support regulatory applications and hearings with relevant regulatory bodies.
  • Advise on tolls, tariffs, and compliance matters affecting projects.
  • Manage external legal counsel to ensure cost-effective legal services.
  • Deliver training sessions on regulatory and legal topics to employees.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support strategic initiatives and embody company values.
  • Monitor regulatory legal issues and advise management on legislative changes.

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits program for health, dental, insurance, and disability.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave up to 20 weeks for birth-giving parents.
  • Retirement savings plans with a company stock investment option.
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and holidays.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program for support services.
  • Wellness Program aimed at improving overall employee well-being.
  • Hybrid work model with options for flexible scheduling and work location.
Full Job Description
Posting End Date:
August 02, 2026

Employee Type:
Regular-Full time

Union/Non:
This is a non-union position

Provide strategic legal advice and guidance on regulatory and other legal matters across our business. This role will support regulatory proceedings, compliance initiatives, operational activities, and project development with a primary focus on Liquids Pipelines and a secondary focus on Gas Transmission and Midstream (Canada), and Power businesses. Working closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams, you will help navigate complex regulatory environments while supporting Enbridge's business objectives.

What You Will Do:
  • Provide strategic legal advice, guidance, and risk-based solutions to senior leadership on regulatory, operational, and business development matters.
  • Support the preparation and execution of regulatory applications, hearings, compliance verification activities, and interactions with regulatory bodies (Canada Energy Regulator, Alberta Energy Regulator and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (US)).
  • Advise business units on regulatory requirements and legal matters affecting tolls (rates), tariffs, facilities, operations, compliance, and project development matters.
  • Coordinate and manage external legal counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal services.
  • Develop and deliver legal education sessions and training programs for employees on relevant regulatory and legal topics.
  • Collaborate with internal legal and business teams to support strategic initiatives while modeling Enbridge's values of safety, integrity, respect, inclusion, and high performance.
  • Provide advice and assistance to ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial statutes and common law on complex projects.
  • Keep informed and keep Management informed of pertinent regulatory legal issues, legislative changes and policy developments affecting Enbridge's crude oil, natural gas and electricity assets and operations, providing timely updates and recommendations to management.


Who You Are:
  • Law degree, membership in a law society/bar association and 2 to 3 years of relevant legal experience.
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and processes, with pipeline industry experience related to tolls (rates), tariffs, and FERC oil pipeline matters considered highly desirable.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven ability to manage complex legal, regulatory, and business issues while balancing risk and business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable, with strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize competing demands effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a commitment to continuous learning and understanding Enbridge's business operations.
  • Well developed knowledge of company operations; expertise in engineering, environment, business, finance, accounting and project management is an asset.
  • Highly detail-oriented with the ability to apply sound judgment and pragmatic solutions.


Working Conditions:
  • Primarily office-based role with occasional travel to Enbridge offices, regulatory agencies, hearings, and stakeholder locations, including international travel as required.
  • Fast-paced environment requiring the ability to manage a diverse and complex workload while delivering high-quality legal advice under tight timelines.


**Please note that relocation will not be supported for this position.

Benefits:
  • A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability.
  • A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
  • Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
  • Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
  • An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
  • Enbridge's FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed work week schedule, or have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.


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.


To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com

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Learn more about Enbridge Inc
Size
10,900 employees
Market Cap
$78.9 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Founded
1949
5 Year Trend
+6.4%
NASDAQ
ENB
* Ladders Estimates

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