Legal Counsel - Corporate & Securities

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

We are seeking a highly skilled legal professional to join our team. The Legal Counsel - Corporate & Securities, under the direction of the Associate General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, will collaborate closely with various corporate functions such as Investor Relations, Marketing, Human Resources, IT, Tax, Treasury, Finance, Risk, Sustainability, and Communications.

In this role, you will provide legal support and guidance, aid in the preparation and review of public company disclosures, and ensure continuous disclosure obligations are met under U.S. and Canadian securities laws. Additionally, you will maintain compliance with the rules of the NYSE and TSX, manage business risks, and offer advice on a wide range of legal and strategic matters, acting as a business partner to the organization.

What You Will Do

* Draft, review and negotiate documentation related to launch and execution of public offerings (equity and debt) in Canada and the U.S.
* Provide legal support and counsel to finance, treasury and tax functions that may include banking and credit agreements, capital markets transactions, bond indentures, inter-company cash management and other finance and transactional matters; negotiate, draft, review and advise on related documentation
* Provide legal support and counsel on public and private acquisition and divestiture transactions
* Assist the Human Resources team on executive compensation, benefits and employment matters and providing legal advice related to executive compensation disclosures and employment matters broadly
* Advise on equity incentive plans and operations
* Oversee compliance with equity ownership and retention guidelines
* Draft legal memoranda relating to corporate and securities law issues
* Draft or participate in the preparation and review of continuous disclosure and securities filing documents
* Manage compliance with SEC, Canadian securities regulators, NYSE, TSX and other corporate legal requirements, and the Company's insider trading program
* Advise on disclosure matters, including press releases, earnings materials, investor presentations, and other external communications

Minimum Qualifications
* Legally authorized to work in the United States
* Law Degree from an accredited law school
* 5+ years of experience in Securities Law and SEC reporting at a nationally recognized law firm and/or public company
* A team player who is excited to work collaboratively within our legal team and our client groups
* Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of internal and external customers
* Exhibits keen judgment and risk management capabilities, adeptly balancing business requirements, regulatory obligations, and reputational risks in an objective, practical way
* Strong business acumen and the ability to align legal strategies with South Bow's overarching business objectives
* An adept problem solver and comfortable using independent judgment and owning processes and decisions
* Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities within tight timeframes
* Demonstrated ability to both grasp the "big picture" and attend to details

Preferred Qualification
* Familiarity with Canadian and US securities laws and the rules of the TSX and NYSE

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce.

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.