Director, Commercial Law

Director, Commercial Law

Date: May 19, 2026

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Company: Trans Mountain

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Director, Commercial Law. In this position, you will play a key role in providing and facilitating commercial legal advice and services to Trans Mountain’s operations and corporate functions. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in managing a broad range of commercial legal matters, including corporate, commercial, procurement, leasing, and land acquisition, as well as engaging and overseeing external commercial counsel when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance and strategic direction on corporate and commercial matters including negotiations, support for business development, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Provide management and legal oversight of public disclosures as required.
• Provide legal support for all operational matters, including asset management, shipper services, information technology, land issues, contractual arrangements, and negotiations with upstream and downstream stakeholders.
• Responsible for protecting intellectual property and preparing and negotiating any corresponding licensing agreements, real property, and commercial licensing matters.
• Provide support, as needed on confidentiality, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Advise on supply chain planning, contracts, procurement, logistics, and material management activities for the existing business related to Trans Mountain.
• Support business groups with contractor reviews and management.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post‑secondary education in law, or related discipline.
• Membership or certification with a recognized legal or professional association (e.g., Law Society of Alberta, Canadian Bar Association, Calgary Bar Association), or equivalent education and experience is preferred.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience.
• General understanding of federal regulatory oversight and practice focuses on commercial energy law including commercial contract drafting, acquisitions, joint ventures, and procurement and land matters.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with a strong ability to mentor, guide, and collaborate within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Agile and adaptable in approach, with the ability to respond effectively to shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Comfortable working in environments with a high degree of ambiguity, exercising sound judgment and initiative when information is incomplete or requirements evolve.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Relocation Eligibility

We invite applicants from outside the position location to apply. Relocation to the position location will be required and domestic relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French).

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Trans Mountain, we believe in an inclusive, accessible, and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process, please contact us at: View email address on ca.talent.com or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.

Benefits

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities.

Inclusion Commitment

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.