Legal Counsel (Contract Position)

Legal Counsel (Contract Position)

Reference Code: 63881

Location: Canada (CA) - Calgary, AB 
Job Category: Supply Chain/Procurement
Employment Type:Contract Position
Relocation Eligibility: This position is not eligible for our relocation program
Application Deadline: 02/07/2020

We all need energy. It warms our homes, cooks our food, gives us light, and gets us where we need to go. It also improves our quality of life in countless other ways. At TC Energy, our job is to deliver that energy to millions of people who depend on it across North America. And we take our job very seriously.

Guided by our values of safety, integrity, responsibility and collaboration, we develop and operate our facilities safely, reliably and with care for our impact on the environment. With our presence across the continent, our people play an active role in building strong communities.

We’re proud of how our hard work and commitment sets us apart and benefits society, every day. We’re looking for new team members who share our values and are ready to take on exciting challenges.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Land Law this position will have a primary focus on supporting the Land Law team within Stakeholder and Supply Chain Management Law at TC Energy. The successful candidates will work with internal and external legal resources to support TC Energy’s Land group for both operational and project work, including major projects in Alberta and other regions of Canada. The successful candidate will work closely with the Land client group as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to operational and project support.

Work may include reviewing, drafting and negotiating land rights, including, leases, easements and crossing agreements. It may also include working on the development of standard form agreements.The successful candidate may also provide land related support on regulatory applications and commercial business agreements.

What you'll do

• Advising with respect to legal risk and the application and implementation of TC Energy’s internal policies and processes
• Providing land legal support, advice, and work product as required to support TC Energy’s operations and projects
• Researching and drafting memos on various legal issues
• Other tasks as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Law degree from a Canadian law school or an ABA accredited law school is required
• Minimum of 4 years of related legal experience (related legal experience includes experience in Land, Surface Rights, Real Estate and/or Regulatory Law); and
• Membership to the Alberta Bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated drafting skills
• Experience in negotiation of agreements
• Sound judgment and decision making skills
• Flexible and adaptable; ability to navigate and work through change
• Fluency in French is an asset.

This position may require the successful candidates to:

•  Travel and practice in other Canadian jurisdictions.

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

Apply now!

Apply to this posting by 02/07/2020 using reference code 63881. You must apply through our jobs system at jobs.tcenergy.com. Only applications submitted through our system will be acknowledged. Applications may be submitted using a mobile device or a desktop / laptop computer.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

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