Senior Counsel

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At Enbridge, we embrace new ideas and offer an environment where employees are recognized and respected for their input and opinions. We view our employees as our future leaders and strive to provide an environment that encourages self-improvement, innovation and growth so that we can promote from within. We are looking for outstanding employees who share our vision to be the best in everything we do, from safe and reliable operations to innovative solutions and complete team commitment and dedication to our values!

We are looking for an experienced labor and employment attorney to join our team! This role, Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment, will be responsible for strategic management of labor and employment law matters for US Enbridge companies, including for Enbridge Gas Ohio, and for providing legal advice relating to enterprise-wide labor and employment issues, policies, and procedures.

If you are ready to make impactful contributions in an innovative and forward-thinking company, we encourage you to apply!

• This senior level legal professional provides legal advice and services to management on legal issues of a difficult and complex nature. The incumbent will demonstrate broad business and technical knowledge in resolving issues, project management, and identifying opportunities, and has a keen awareness of interrelationships with other stakeholders.

• The incumbent thinks innovatively and strategically, and provides daily advice and counsel on a broad range of US labor and employment laws and regulations including Human Resources support, labor relations, compensation (including compliance with the FLSA), internal investigations, immigration, Company policies and guidelines, employee time away from work (leaves of absence, including FMLA and medical leave), disability accommodations, and employee discipline.

• Responsibilities will include all matters related to employees, many of whom are in collective bargaining units, including, but not limited to, labor negotiations, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, employment litigation, discrimination complaints, accommodation matters, use of background checks and other Fair Credit Reporting Act matters, reductions in force, responding to requests for employee information, responding to employee garnishment notices and records subpoenas, reviewing and drafting policies and procedures related to employee matters, executive compensation and drafting of various forms of employment agreements.

• Additional duties will focus on matters arising out of joint employment and co-employment, including matters arising under the National Labor Relations Act, federal contractor regulations, and employee rights & employer responsibilities, including interacting with the Department of Labor, NLRB, EEOC, and other state and federal agencies and departments.

• The incumbent will support Human Resources due diligence teams, advise on risk, and negotiate employment terms and conditions in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.

• The incumbent will maintain the highest confidences and integrity in directing, managing, or participating in internal investigations in conjunction with HR and Compliance groups.

• The incumbent will provide training for Human Resources and management personnel regarding matters related to employment law developments and individual liability for compliance matters, as well as matters related to joint employment.

• The incumbent will be responsible for managing outside counsel, including budget management, where they may provide support in these areas.

• The incumbent will assist with internal reporting, tracking and budgeting of litigated matters, and assist with financial reporting, loss contingency reserves, and reporting to the Company’s external auditors.

• expected to work with significant independence on standard assignments and to assist with complex issues requiring guidance by more senior level roles;

• expected to understand the interrelationship of legal specialties and business requirements; and

• primarily responsible for providing legal support for U.S. entities, but may, in partnership with Canadian colleagues, also provide guidance on enterprise-wide matters.

• report to the Managing Counsel, Litigation, Labor, & Employment, or to a similar-level leader;

• be expected to provide guidance and supervision to attorneys, and to paralegal and support staff.

• typically work directly with staff at up to the Director level but may work with staff at all levels of the organization, including with senior leaders;

• work with other members of Legal Services, including U.S. and Canadian labor & employment counsel and benefits counsel;

• work with Human Resources and Ethics and Compliance departments, including with team members who perform investigations, and who develop and administer health & welfare and compensation plans.

• manage outside counsel regarding employment litigation and other matters within their areas of responsibility.'

This position has no direct reports or formal indirect reports, but may direct support staff, including legal assistants and paralegals on specific tasks or functions.

• have a JD degree from an accredited law school.

• Have a minimum of eight years of experience with extensive knowledge in a broad spectrum of labor and employment law matters, particularly with collective bargaining units.

• be licensed to practice law in at least one state.

• Have collaborative, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, negotiation and legal reasoning skills.

• Have the ability to work effectively and efficiently with others in a diverse and dynamic enterprise and coordinate a variety of internal and external activities having legal significance to the Company.

• have a flexible and pragmatic, collaborative approach to problem solving.

• be able to manage issues and workload independently with limited supervision.

• have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• have sound judgment, ethics and integrity.

• have strong organizational skills.

Experience in public utilities or energy industry is a plus.

In-house litigation management experience is a plus.

Salary: Ranges from $165,800 – $210,000 based upon experience

Benefits - Regular Employees

• PPO & HSO plans (only HSA if participate in the HSO) 

• 12 US Paid Holidays + PTO

• Family Illness days

• Military Leave (provides up to two years of paid leave with benefit continuation)

• Benefits coverage starts on Day 1

Savings:

• 401k match 6% match – immediate vesting

Pension:

• Regular full-time and part-time employees can participate in the plan immediately upon hire

• Cash Balance Pension plan, Enbridge makes the contributions (not vested until after 3 years)

• The plan is fully paid for by Enbridge, with no employee contributions

• Pay credits are between 4% and 11% of eligible earnings, based on age and service 

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, reads fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

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.

Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge’s FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start and end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule, and the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option or combination of options.

• This job requires an ability to handle an extreme workload and provide advice and applications on very short timelines.

• This is a high demand, fast-paced office environment.

• This job requires a high degree of independence and autonomy in the day-to-day performance of duties.

• This job requires concentrated levels of reading, studying and focused listening.

• Some overtime may be required.

• Occasional travel may be required to various offices of the Enbridge organization or third party locations, including internationally.

• Relocation assistance is not being offered for this role.

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