Sr. Legal Counsel

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Sr. Legal Counsel - Litigation and Regulatory Support
Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in tort and commercial litigation
Salary: Not specified
Location: Cleveland, OH, USA and Akron, OH, USA
Job Type: Full time
Company: Enbridge Gas Ohio
Department: Legal

H1: Join Enbridge Gas Ohio as a Sr. Legal Counsel for Litigation and Regulatory Support
H2: Manage and Resolve Disputes and Litigation Matters for Enbridge Gas Ohio

Overview:

Enbridge Gas Ohio, a non-union company, is seeking a Senior Counsel with extensive experience in providing comprehensive litigation, regulatory and commercial legal support. This role will focus on managing and resolving disputes and litigation matters for the East Ohio Gas Company, advising internal clients on sound legal and risk analyses, and ensuring alignment with Enbridge’s business objectives.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal advice and litigation support to East Ohio Gas Company and other Enbridge Gas Distribution & Storage (GDS) businesses
- Litigate cases, advise on pre-litigation disputes, and manage internal and external legal resources for these matters
- May manage paraprofessionals and train less experienced lawyers or claims professionals
- Direct, monitor and coordinate outside counsel and internal resources
- Draft, review and negotiate legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, licenses, easements, leases, sales and service agreements, and public permits
- Review and draft responses to union RFI’s and respond to other union communications
- Counsel and advise clients on legal, regulatory, and local external affairs matters
- Monitor applicable local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory actions
- Provide clients with legal and risk analyses and recommended courses of action
- Respond to interrogatories, hire outside experts, and coordinate company experts
- Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial
- Develop strategy for trial or settlement

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in OHIO (or other acceptable states)
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in tort and commercial litigation
- Experience with state public utility laws and regulations
- Detailed knowledge of strategic business values and objectives
- Independent judgement, initiative, and ability to work directly with clients

Requirements:

- Good analytical, advocacy, and presentation skills
- Strong people skills and basic business sense
- Awareness of the industry

Working Conditions:

- Typical office work environment
- Up to 25% travel

Enbridge offers competitive workplace programs, including FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model), which allows eligible employees to work variable daily schedules, opt for a compressed workweek, and work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Physical and mental requirements may include grasping, kneeling, lifting up to 20 pounds, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual and hearing requirements, and ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Diversity and inclusion are important to Enbridge, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. They 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/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance.

Application Information:

- Applications can be submitted via the online recruiting system only.
- Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.
- Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

Join Enbridge Gas Ohio as a Sr. Legal Counsel and use your expertise in litigation and regulatory support to manage and resolve disputes and litigation matters for the company. Apply now!

Not specified

Competitive workplace programs, FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model), employee assistance program, health and wellness benefits, retirement savings plan, paid time off

Not specified

Legal Advice, Litigation Management, Dispute Resolution, Risk Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Legal Document Drafting, Legislative Monitoring, Business Strategy, Client Counseling, Legal Research, Trial Preparation, Presentation Skills, People Skills, Business Acumen, Industry Knowledge, Independent Judgement, Initiative

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Interested individuals can apply through the company's online recruiting system.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in Ohio (or other acceptable states), minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

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