At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need. The Opportunity South Bow’s Legal team is an integral part of South Bow, working collaboratively with other members of the broader business team to achieve the company’s goals while understanding and mitigating business and legal risks. We are seeking an adaptable and development-oriented Legal Counsel with a strong background in corporate commercial law. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a keen interest in deepening their knowledge of the midstream oil industry and developing specialized expertise in the legal matters essential to supporting South Bow’s business development, commercial, and operational initiatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from experienced members of our legal team. In addition, they will be expected to proactively broaden their industry knowledge and enhance their legal expertise, thereby contributing to South Bow’s continued success. What you’ll do • Collaborate with Senior Legal Team Members to provide commercial legal support for: o The development and marketing of capacity on new and existing midstream oil pipelines and related facilities. o All phases of midstream oil infrastructure projects, including development, acquisitions, and divestitures. o Various commercial initiatives and operational matters relating to existing assets and new business opportunities. • Provide Legal Counsel on matters including: o Open season processes o Pipeline transportation services agreements (and related tariffs) o Tank services agreements o Confidentiality agreements o Memorandums of understanding o Joint venture agreements o Partnership agreements o Shareholder and operating agreements o Purchase and sale agreements o Amending agreements o Financial assurances • Support Additional Legal Tasks as required, in alignment with South Bow’s evolving business needs. Minimum Qualifications • Law degree from a Canadian law school • Minimum of 6 years of comprehensive legal experience • Membership, or eligibility for membership, with the Alberta Bar • Demonstrated expertise in corporate/commercial law, including strong drafting and negotiation skills • Highly organized and capable of supporting diverse client groups and business functions • Proficient in managing and completing complex tasks within tight deadlines • Effective communication and advocacy skills, both oral and written • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of the midstream oil industry, including the applicable North American regulatory framework • Prior commercial legal experience in the energy sector About our business South Bow's existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need. South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government. Learn more Visit us at http://SouthBow.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates. Thank you for choosing South Bow in your career search. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions. All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations. South Bow is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting human.resources@southbow.com. At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.
