Sr Legal Counsel

Enbridge•Cleveland, OH

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Senior Counsel role will focus on real property and right-of-way transactions, municipal law, and general commercial matters. This attorney position requires the skills and demeanor necessary to quickly learn and support a wide variety of Enbridge Gas Ohio’s legal needs, including advising internal clients on sound legal and risk analyses, while ensuring alignment with business objectives. We offer opportunities for career development, growing your knowledge and skills, and an exciting career with competitive benefits including generous time off. Apply today to this excellent opportunity on our team! #joinourteam

Requirements

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.

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.