Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

To be considered, applications must include a resume and academic transcript (unofficial).  Incomplete submissions may not be reviewed.  We appreciate your attention to detail and look forward to learning more about you!

TC Energy is looking to add an #EnergyProblemSolver in Houston, TX to support our efforts in Energy Problem Solving and our daily operations.

We are seeking students enrolled in an ABA-accredited Juris Doctorate degree program to support our U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines Law team.  

We engage our students in the very core of our operations. As a valued member of the team, you’ll do exciting, challenging work, solve real world problems, and make a meaningful impact. You’ll learn about the business and build your professional network by working closely with other skilled people at TC Energy. Every day will enhance your knowledge, skills and passion for what you do.

Term length is 3 months.

What you’ll do

Perform legal research and analysis in connection with matters relevant to the US Natural Gas business, potentially including (but not limited to): Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings, environmental and pipeline safety regulations, and land acquisition and access

Present work product to attorneys and business personnel, and accompany attorneys to related hearings, negotiations, and conferences as applicable

Participate in negotiation and drafting of a wide variety of agreements necessary for commercial operations

Minimum Qualifications

Actively enrolled in an ABA-accredited Juris Doctorate degree program, and must have completed second year of law school prior to May 2026

Possess strong advocacy skills, both oral and written

Strong organizational skills

Ability to support diverse client groups and handle multiple tasks

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment

Experience working in a dynamic and challenging environment, and adaptable to changing priorities

Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

Exhibit a safety mindset, in a professional and personal setting

Exhibit the TC Energy corporate values and incorporate them into work activities and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

While not a prerequisite for consideration, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated interest in energy law or related fields, such as (but not limited to) coursework related to energy law or policy, commercial law as relevant to the energy industry, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulatory law, or environmental law.

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 in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.

Learn more

Visit us at www.TCEnergy.com/students and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* 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.
* TC Energy 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 [email protected].

Legal Intern

U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines Law

TC Energy