Legal Counsel

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

Our Power & Energy Solutions Legal Team is looking to add a lawyer in Calgary to support regulatory requirements and applications in our Alberta Power business and broader Canadian electricity regulatory support. Reporting to Senior Legal Counsel & Manager in the Power & Energy Solutions and Corporate Development Law team in Canada.

We are seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel who has knowledge and experience in Canadian and Albertan environmental and utilities applications and permitting processes, and who possesses willingness to learn and a keen sense of teamwork. This individual has the proven skills, competencies and capacity to work with a variety of regulatory bodies and filings, identify legal risks and adapt to changing business unit priorities in the Alberta and Canadian electricity markets. Candidates should ideally have an understanding of the Alberta electricity market and regulatory issues affecting the power business Canada.

What you’ll do

- Draft, review and file applications related to Power & Energy Solutions business unit activities in Alberta and other Canadian provinces, as required

- Provide support and general advice to operations and commercial teams with respect to physical power generation assets

- Monitor developments and provide legal support and general advice related to Albertan and Canadian electricity market regulations and reforms

- Monitor developments and provide legal support related to Albertan and Canadian clean energy and carbon market regulations and reforms

- Maintain an understanding of and relationships with all Business Units and/or operations groups involved in administration and operation of TC Energy’s physical power assets and commercial initiatives in Power & Energy Solutions

Minimum Qualifications

- 4-7 years’ experience in regulatory legal practice

- LL.B, J.D. or equivalent from a recognized University

- Active member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta or equivalent Canadian law society.

Preferred Qualifications

- Familiarity with Canadian and provincial (Ontario & Alberta) electricity markets, power generation and power operational issues

- Experience working with administrative tribunals such as the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), Alberta Environmental Regulator and/or Canadian Energy Regulator

- Experience making written and oral submissions and applications to administrative tribunals and/ or courts in Alberta or another Canadian province

- Up to date knowledge of the changing Alberta Electricity market, including Restructured Energy Market transformation, AESO Market Rules and role of the AUC in changes to Market Rules.

This position requires candidates to:

- Have current, valid authorization to work in Canada

- Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)

- Be part of an on-call rotation as Legal support representative to legal leadership during emergencies and/or critical incidents and provide emergency support as required

- Successfully complete pre-employment Bankruptcy, Credit, Civil and Criminal background checks

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. This position requires three set in-office days per week with optional work from home on the alternate days. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

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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 careers@tcenergy.com.