Legal Counsel, US Natural Gas Land and Projects 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! 

The Opportunity

This position will advise TC Energy’s U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines business concerning property rights, project development and operational issues, permitting and regulatory compliance. The scope of work encompasses high-stakes, cutting-edge legal issues related to the development of new pipeline infrastructure, as well as the operation of the Company’s existing pipeline systems. The position will report to the Manager of Land and Projects Law in the U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines Law department.

What you'll do

• Advise business teams, including senior leaders, concerning complex, technical and sensitive issues related to project development, construction, land and property rights, pipeline safety and other regulatory compliance matters

• Advise business teams, including senior leaders, on matters related to growth projects at all stages of the project life cycle (including preparation and drafting of applications, pleadings, and other related filings, as well as federal, state, and local permitting issues)

• Handle disputes involving property claims, including by analyzing, drafting and negotiating pleadings and other critical documentation, and potentially representing the company in adjudicatory proceedings

• Participate in industry trade groups and association committees to contribute thought leadership and advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues that impact TC Energy

• Manage matters and supervise external legal counsel within approved budget limits

• Provide legal support for the natural gas pipeline emergency response program

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school

• Active license to practice law in the U.S.

• Minimum four years of relevant legal experience*

• Ability to analyze complex matters in a proactive manner, proposing creative and practical solutions

• Excellent communication and advocacy skills (oral and written)

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Ability to coordinate with other legal and business functions

Preferred Qualifications

• General understanding of the natural gas pipeline business

• Experience with property rights and project development of pipelines and other energy infrastructure

• Significant experience with condemnation, project permitting and regulatory permitting related to natural gas pipeline infrastructure

• Litigation experience in federal courts

• Prior in-house experience and/or previous related federal agency experience

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

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

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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].