Counsel - Commercial and Business Development Law
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 Energy Problem Solvers passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!
Posting Close Date: May 13th, 2024
The Opportunity
The position will provide commercial and transactional legal support to TC Energys U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines businesses, including Business Development, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Compliance and Government Relations. This position will report to the Director, USNG Law Commercial and Business Development.
What you'll do
Provide legal support to TC Energys U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline businesses related to commercial and business development matters
Provide legal support in connection with transactional matters, including but not limited to formation and governance of joint ventures, structured transactions, and asset acquisitions and divestitures
Provide legal support in connection with commercial and operational agreements, including natural gas transportation agreements, letters of intent, term sheets, precedent agreements, facility and interconnect agreements, purchase and sale agreements, NAESBs, credit support agreements and confidentiality agreements
Provide legal and regulatory support for business development initiatives related to greenfield extensions, new energy initiatives (including renewable natural gas) and expansions of established pipeline systems
Develop standardized contract forms and department procedures
Provide legal support and training related to compliance matters, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Standards of Conduct
Mentor junior attorneys and support staff
Supervise external legal counsel within approved budget limits
Monitor and advise with respect to regulatory and industry developments.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in the U.S
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum seven years of relevant legal experience.*
Preferred Qualifications
Experience handling transactional matters in the energy sector, including but not limited to acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, and general corporate matters
Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the natural gas pipeline business, including applicable federal and state laws and regulations
Ability to analyze complex matters and propose creative and practical solution
Excellent communication and advocacy skills (oral and written)
Excellent organizational skills and an ability to support multiple client groups
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to work with senior commercial leaders
Ability to coordinate issues with other legal and business functions
Limited travel required.
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
*Depending on the qualifications of the applicants, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
Consistent with our employment practices, TC Energy reserves the right to consider the cost of relocation when making internal hiring decisions. TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
TC Energy participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.
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.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more
Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.
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.
* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [email protected].
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