Sr Legal Counsel
Akron, Summit County, Ohio, 44329, USA
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel
What You Will Do
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.
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.
Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge s Flex Work (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start or end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.
WorkingConditions
Typical office work environment.
Travel up to 25%.
Physical Requirements (include but are not limited to): grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
Mental Requirements (Both field & office) include but are not limited to: ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.
SalaryRanges from $190,000 - $220,000 based upon experience.
BenefitsPPO & HSO plans (only HSA if participate in the HSO)
Benefits coverage starts on Day 1
11 US Paid Holidays + 2 personal holidays per year
Paid vacation - starting at 3 weeks per year
Military Leave
401(k) savings plan with company contributions - 3 yr vesting
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