Description

Posting End Date:

June 24, 2026

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

At Enbridge, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable energy while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Counsel who will provide comprehensive regulatory, litigation, and commercial support to Enbridge’s Gas Distribution & Storage (GDS) business unit. This position will focus on managing and resolving a variety of dispute and litigation matters and advising internal clients on such matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex issues while partnering with diverse stakeholders across the business.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!

What You Will Do:

  • Provide comprehensive dispute and litigation support, collaborating with internal teams and external counsel to deliver efficient, cost-effective outcomes.

  • Manage and litigate a broad range of matters including breach of contract, personal injury, property damage, employment, and human rights issues.

  • Advise on pre-litigation disputes while developing strategies to mitigate legal and business risks.

  • Draft pleadings, conduct examinations for discovery, participate in mediations, and negotiate settlements.

  • Support regulatory compliance efforts involving the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), and other regulatory bodies.

  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments, advising internal clients on impacts to operations, projects, and compliance obligations.

  • Assist management by drafting correspondence, opinions, presentations and educational seminars on litigation and regulatory matters as required.

  • Ensure effective communications and reporting both internally with employees and externally with applicable regulators, industry stakeholders, municipalities and government agencies on litigation and regulatory matters concerning GDS.

Who You Are:

  • Law degree with a membership in the Law Society of Ontario with a minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on litigation experience in Ontario or a similar common law jurisdiction – employment and/or regulatory experience is an additional nice to have.

  • JD from an accredited law school and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

  • Critical thinking and organizational skills including issue identification, strategic analysis, and resolution through coordination and collaboration with internal and external personnel, counsel and other stakeholders.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business stakeholders.

  • Capable of managing a high-volume workload and delivering practical, timely legal advice under tight deadlines.

  • Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships with internal partners, regulators, and external counsel.

  • Ability to maintain high degree of independence in the day-to-day performance of duties.

  • Requires a high degree of discretion, tact and diplomacy in dealing with senior level internal and external contacts as well as highly confidential and sensitive information.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and provide advice and product on very short timelines.

Working Conditions:

  • This position works in a fast-paced office environment as part of a team that is geographically disperse. Legal Counsel must have flexibility to travel occasionally for court appearances and other meetings.

  • Occasionally irregular hours, including evening and weekend work during peak times will be required.

  • Concentrated levels of reading, studying and focused listening.

Salary Ranges from $115,000 – $155,000 CAD for Ontario locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits:

  • A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability.

  • A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.

  • Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.

  • Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.

  • An Employee and Family Assistance Program.

  • A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

  • Enbridge’s FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed work week schedule, or have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants:

  • Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

  • We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

  • Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com