Enbridge · 12 hours ago
Legal Counsel III
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expEnbridge is a leading company in the natural gas pipeline business, seeking a Legal Counsel III to manage U.S. legal affairs. The role involves providing legal advice on commercial and regulatory matters, drafting agreements, and ensuring compliance with FERC regulations.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable EnergySolar
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review, draft, and negotiate various natural gas transportation agreements, precedent agreements, OBAs, interconnection agreements, confidentiality agreements, negotiated rate agreements, assignment assumption agreements and other related agreements
Collaborate with regulatory personnel and outside counsel on pipeline transportation matters, including reviewing FERC orders, preparing responsive documents, and implementing compliance plans
Work closely and maintain effective communication with commercial and transportation services departments
Ensure company compliance with FERC regulations, including Standards of Conduct
Participate in developing pleadings and discovery documents for FERC hearings, certificate applications, tariff revisions, and other matters
Conduct legal research and draft routine documents on FERC issues
Conduct legal research for senior attorneys and shadow the project work
Support regulatory reporting compliance and interpret tariffs and Statements of Operating Conditions
Advise management on policy changes due to regulatory developments
Manage routine “walk-in” legal business, including: review and approve credit documents, review and approve LINK contracts and other Contract Admin support, advise on Contracts Policy, capacity release procedures, contract extension rights, and ROFR/nomination differences, support document management (e.g., SharePoint libraries) and TeamConnect matter creation, attend ManCom meetings and support ManCom Consents, provide legal counsel on FERC compliance matters, including filings, audits, and enforcement actions, and support litigation and dispute resolution related to pipeline operations
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
Member in good standing of the Bar of at least one state in which the company conducts business
Minimum of 4-7 years of legal experience in relevant substantive areas of practice
Highly developed skills in issue identification, analysis, and resolution
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a commitment to customer service and teamwork
Self-directed with the ability to quickly assimilate role, responsibilities, and organizational culture
Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters independently and collaboratively
Proficiency in word processing and legal research tools
Preferred
Strong academic performance
Experience representing FERC-regulated interstate, intrastate, Section 311, and Hinshaw pipelines and storage facilities
Experience with FERC audit proceedings and judicial appeals related to FERC matters
Experience with permitting and regulatory strategy for FERC certificate proceedings
Benefits
Competitive benefits and pension package including generous time off
FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start or end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays
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
Natural Resources CanadaIntelliView Technologies
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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VP Alternative and Emerging Technology (Retired)
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