Job Description & How to Apply Below
At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.
The Opportunity
Thisrolewill leadthelegal team supporting our dynamic
Power and Energy Solutions(PES) business unit and our Corporate Development team.
We are seeking someone with strong leadership skills and business acumentolead acapableteam of lawyers and legal professionals.
The Director willpartnerwith the businesstoprovide commercial, regulatory, transactional, marketing,trading andcompliancelegal support.
The Director will alsocoordinate with other teams within the legal department in connection with issues relating to financing,litigation,and public disclosure.
This role will report to the Vice President, Canada and Mexico Pipelines, PES & Corporate Development Lawand couldbe located ineither Calgary or Houston.
Travel within Canada and between Canada and the US will be required.
What you’lldo
Lead a teamoflawyersand legal professionals andpartnereffectivelywith the business to provide timely,pragmaticandhigh-quality legal support
Lead and oversee complex legal matters, including:
Commercial and regulatory legal support for operating assets, proposed projects and business development opportunities in Canada and the US
Acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture transactions
Ongoing legal support forthe management ofTC’sjoint venture interests
Commercial and regulatory support for power and gas marketing activities, including financial and physical commodity trading agreements and associated derivatives transactions, as well as market compliance and reporting in Canada and the US
Mentor team members and provide feedback,guidance and direction
Manage external legal counsel where required
Develop and manage departmental budgets, including the management of external counsel retainers where applicable
Champion the adoption of artificial intelligence tools to provide effective legal support and reduce external legal spend
Respond and provide advice during emergency incidents
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree
Active license to practice law in Canadaor the US (New York and/or Texas preferred)
15yearsoflegalexperience
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Strategic thinking anda growth mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leadinganin-house legal team
Experience with in thepowerindustry in Canada and/or the US
Experience leading acquisition,divestiture or joint venture transactions
This position requires candidates to:
Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training
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
About our business
We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at for support.
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.
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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.
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