- Provide high quality and timely legal advice in the practice areas they support, including but not limited to corporate/commercial, regulatory or litigation;
- Effectively advise OPG business partners on managing legal, including contractual, risks;
- Develop and execute legal strategy collaboratively with OPG business partners;
- Work independently and as a member of a team to identify, research and resolve legal issues, overcome practical barriers, and provide options that will work best for OPG's business;
- Stay current on OPG's business and legal matters in general, including statutory changes, significant case law, and prevailing legal strategy;
- Continue to learn, develop and expand into new areas of legal knowledge to best support OPG's enterprise goals; Educate business partners about legal matters and developments relevant to their business area;
- Employ effective work practices and document/file management;
- Meet all work schedule requirements and proactively pursue new challenges and files;
- Liaise and develop effective relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization; and
- Interact with and represent OPG with external stakeholders, potentially including OPG's shareholder, government bodies and ministries, financial institutions, external counsel engaged by OPG, and opposing legal counsel.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB)
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (must retain status)
- Minimum 3 years of experience practicing law in Ontario;
- Highest level of personal integrity, sound professional judgement and business acumen;
- Ability to build relationships with business partners and be a team player;
- Superior writing skills, including the ability to compile information from research, case files or verbal direction to draft documentation;
- Ability to provide sound, risk-informed and practical legal advice;
- A results-oriented focus and the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and effectively manage several projects simultaneously;
- Strong verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels;
- Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail;
- Proven ability to work in a complex, regulated corporate environment;
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive and confident; and
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, document management and other similar technology tools.
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Description
Req ID: 44058Status: Regular
Working Conditions: Onsite
Education/Certification Requirement: Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB). Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (must retain status)
Location: Downtown Toronto - 700 University Ave, Toronto, ON and as of the summer of 2025, Oshawa Colonel Sam Drive. Prior to the summer of 2025 there is an opportunity to divide onsite work between 700 University Ave. and the Darlington Energy Complex 1855 Energy Drive, Courtice.
Travel: As required, Mainly GTA / Durham region
Deadline to Apply: May 17, 2024
Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.
Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.
Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.
This position is located at OPG's Corporate Headquarters which will be moving next year: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This new space will enable teamwork, collaboration and innovation that will help us to achieve our mission to electrify life in one generation.
ACCOMMODATIONS
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.
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JOB OVERVIEW
OPG is seeking a business-minded, results-oriented, experienced legal professional to join its in-house legal department as Counsel or Senior Counsel. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, the Counsel/Senior Counsel will mainly support OPG's major projects and strategic business initiatives, utilizing their legal experience to assist with providing strategic legal advice and support in their practice areas of expertise. Experience working at a large law firm or corporate in-house legal department, as well as experience of working in the energy industry, is considered an asset.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG's public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company's commitment to growing its social license.
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