Enbridge · 15 hours ago
Sr Legal Counsel
Akron, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expEnbridge is a leading energy company dedicated to providing reliable energy solutions. The Senior Counsel role focuses on real property and right-of-way transactions, municipal law, and general commercial matters, providing legal advice and support to internal clients and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable EnergySolar
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to Enbridge Gas Ohio (EGO) and other Enbridge businesses. Counsel internal clients expertly and reliably
Draft, review and negotiate real estate legal documents, such as right-of-way agreements, easement agreements, interconnect agreements, agreements for the conveyance of real property, public permits and other public-way applications, and agreements with municipalities and the Ohio Department of Transportation
Draft, review and negotiate commercial legal documents, such as sales and service agreements, agreements with builders, developers, and industrial customers for the construction of new natural gas facilities to serve those customers, and gas storage and transportation related agreements
Provide legal support for various matters, including Ohio Power Siting Board applications and bankruptcy proceedings
Monitor applicable local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory actions, court decisions, and advise clients concerning relevant developments
Collaborate with internal colleagues, including internal regulatory, litigation and claims personnel
Direct and coordinate outside counsel and internal resources who provide legal services
Provide clients with legal and risk analyses, recommended courses of action and financial reporting, as required
Ensure effective communications with all departments seeking advice on legal matters
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and are licensed to practice law in Ohio
A minimum of 8 years of direct related experience
Experience with, and knowledge of matters related to the conveyance of real property, rights-of-way, municipal and commercial law, as well as a solid understanding of applicable areas of law and associated regulations
Experience with, and knowledge of, state public utility laws, regulations, issues, interaction with local authorities, and other legal matters related to the public utility and energy industry
The ability to work effectively and efficiently in a diverse and dynamic enterprise and coordinate a variety of internal and external activities having legal significance to the company
Independent judgement, initiative, and ability to work directly with clients
Benefits
PPO & HSO plans (only HSA if participate in the HSO)
Benefits coverage starts on Day 1
11 US Paid Holidays + 2 personal holidays per year
Paid vacation – starting at 3 weeks per year
Military Leave
401(k) savings plan with company contributions – 3 yr vesting
Company
Enbridge
Enbridge is a energy distribution company that provides distribution, gathering, processing and storage of natural gas.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.2BKey Investors
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2025-09-01Post Ipo Debt· $727.3M
2025-07-04Grant· $2.94M
2023-09-08Post Ipo Equity· $3.37B
Leadership Team
Patrick Murray
Chief Financial Officer
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