Director Deputy General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

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- Join a Dynamic Team at CN and Thrive in a Safety-Focused Culture
- Lead and Strategize as Director, Deputy General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs
- Advocate for CN's Interests and Collaborate Cross-Functionally
- Work Remotely and Travel Occasionally with Flexibility at CN

CN, a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler, is seeking a Director, Deputy General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs to join their team in either Washington DC or Homewood, IL. This role offers an interesting and challenging environment where you will be part of ensuring the business runs optimally and safely, helping to keep the economy on track. CN offers paid training and opportunities for long-term careers, recognizing hard workers who strive to make a difference.

As the Director, Deputy General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs, you will be responsible for providing legal opinions on matters related to the regulatory, safety, and economic frameworks applicable to CN in the United States, as well as cross-border issues with Canada and Mexico. This role requires proactive leadership, autonomy, and flexibility as you represent the organization before various regulatory agencies and handle outside counsel in judicial authorities. You will also support all CN functions on any regulatory matters raised.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal opinions on applicable statutes and regulations
- Strategize to ensure consistency with the regulatory framework
- Review communication materials from the Government and Public Affairs department
- Make filings and give instructions to outside counsel
- Engage with government officials and attend meetings or hearings
- Manage an extensive internal and external network
- Adopt a proactive and strategic approach in cross-functional counsel
- Collaborate with CN functions and external parties to creatively solve problems
- Provide counsel and support for all functions at CN

Working Conditions:
- Standard office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday
- Flexibility to work remotely in accordance with CN policy
- Availability on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle pressure and stress
- Occasional travel (up to 40%) within the . or Canada

Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the rail industry
- Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced environment with strong prioritization skills
- Experience in the transportation or railroad industry or federal agency regulating railroads is an asset
- Bachelor's degree or Juris Doctor (JD)
- Member of good standing admitted in Washington, DC
- Clerkship with a federal judge is an asset

Competencies:
- Agility and ability to drive change
- Knowledge of the business and staying current on industry needs
- Critical thinking skills
- Leadership and inspiration for others
- Effective communication skills
- Delegation and empowerment for accountability
- Collaboration and sharing of information
- Active listening
- Identifying needs and finding solutions for all stakeholders
- Leading by example for safety and security

Technical Skills/Knowledge:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Extensive knowledge of federal statutes related to CN activities
- Ability to learn and understand railway operations and activities within the regulatory framework

About CN:
- World-class transportation leader and trade-enabler
- Safely transports over 300 million tons of goods throughout North America each year
- 19,500 mile rail network connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the .
- Committed to social responsibility and environmental stewardship
- ONE TEAM focused on safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction since 1919

CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

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Paid training, opportunities for long-term career growth, recognition for hard work, close-knit and safety-focused culture.

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Legal opinions, regulatory framework, cross-border issues, safety, economic frameworks, legal counsel, judicial authorities, outside counsel, strategic planning, communication, advocacy, government relations, relationship building, cross-functional collaboration, critical thinking, leadership, communication, delegation, active listening, problem-solving, Microsoft Office, federal statutes, railway operations, social responsibility, environmental stewardship.

Bachelor's Degree or JD.

Interested candidates can apply through the CN website or through a job search engine.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree or JD, Member of good standing admitted in Washington, DC, Clerkship with a federal judge.

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