Senior Legal Counsel

  • Enbridge
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Feb 19, 2026
Full time Lawyer (In House Counsel)

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel – Ethics, Compliance & Investigations

Energy Sector | Enterprise Compliance | Hybrid (US & Canada Locations)

Posting End Date: March 3, 2026
Employee Type: Regular Full-Time
Union/Non: Non-Union

Join a Leading North American Energy Company

Enbridge is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel – Ethics, Compliance & Investigations to support and enhance our Enterprise Compliance Program. This senior-level in-house legal role is ideal for an experienced compliance attorney, investigations counsel, or regulatory lawyer with a strong background in corporate governance, internal investigations, and risk management within complex, multi-jurisdictional organizations.

This position plays a critical leadership role in advancing ethics, compliance oversight, regulatory risk mitigation, and investigative excellence across our North American operations.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, hybrid flexibility, and long-term career growth within the energy and infrastructure sector.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Investigations Associate General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel will:

  • Lead and conduct internal investigations into allegations of ethics, compliance, misconduct, fraud, and regulatory violations

  • Oversee and enhance components of the Enterprise Ethics & Compliance Program

  • Establish and strengthen compliance standards, internal controls, and investigative procedures

  • Implement proactive compliance monitoring and risk assessment strategies

  • Support regulatory compliance across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions

  • Leverage data analytics and compliance technology tools to identify trends, risk areas, and improvement opportunities

  • Partner cross-functionally to mitigate legal and operational risk

This role is ideal for legal professionals experienced in corporate compliance, governance, energy regulation, ESG oversight, and enterprise investigations.

Key Responsibilities

Ethics & Compliance Investigations

  • Conduct and manage complex internal investigations, including whistleblower and hotline matters

  • Ensure investigations are effective, consistent, and defensible