Legal Counsel - Labor & Employment

Employee Type:
Regular-Full time

Union/Non:
This is a non-union position

At Enbridge, we're committed to being a leader in energy delivery while fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and high performance. We are seeking a Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment to support our U.S. operations and enterprise-wide initiatives. In this role, you will provide practical, strategic legal advice on a wide range of employment matters. You will work collaboratively across HR, Compliance, and business teams to manage risk and enable business success. Join us and help shape a workplace environment grounded in integrity, accountability, and innovation.

Apply today for this extraordinary opportunity with Enbridge!

What you will do:

• Provide strategic and day-to-day legal advice on U.S. labor and employment laws, including FLSA compliance, leave management (FMLA), accommodations, and workplace policies.
• Manage employment-related matters such as litigation, investigations, labor arbitrations, discrimination claims, background checks (FCRA), and employee discipline.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, including matters involving the Department of Labor, EEOC, and other federal and state agencies.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures by assessing employment-related risks and negotiating terms and conditions.
• Lead and support internal investigations in partnership with HR and Compliance while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
• Deliver training to HR and business leaders on employment law developments, compliance obligations, and joint employment considerations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage external counsel, including budgeting and oversight of legal support services.
• Work collaboratively with the Company's compensation and benefits attorney on issues related to employee and executive compensation and benefits.
• Responsible for management of outside counsel, including budget management, where they may provide support in these areas.

Who You Are:

• A qualified lawyer with a law degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar, with 4+ years of labor and employment law experience.
• Possess strong knowledge across a broad range of employment law areas, including litigation, compliance, and workplace investigations.
• A collaborative and pragmatic problem-solver with excellent analytical, negotiation, and legal reasoning skills.
• 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.
• Able to manage competing priorities independently while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• An effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and ethical decision-making in all aspects of work.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of building strong relationships across a dynamic enterprise.

Preferred:

• Experience in the liquids or gas pipelines industries would be an asset.
• In-house litigation management experience would be a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based role with occasional travel to Enbridge locations or third-party sites, including potential international travel.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload while delivering timely, practical legal advice within tight deadlines.
• Fast-paced, high-demand office environment requiring responsiveness and adaptability.
• Significant independence and autonomy in managing day-to-day responsibilities and priorities.
• Strong focus required, including extensive reading, analysis, and active listening.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet business demands.
• Salary Ranges from $130,000 – $170,000 USD for US locations based upon candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity. Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

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.