Legal Counsel, Law - Regina, Canada - SaskPower

Description

Position Location: Regina

Salary - $90, $191,472.00

We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you're someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn't shy away from a good challenge, join us

Apply no later than 03/22/2024 to be considered for this opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY:

The world around us is changing, and so are we. We're changing the way we power the province, and we're excited about what the future holds At SaskPower, success means executing our strategic initiative of attracting and retaining an engaged, diverse and inclusive workforce. Our goal is creating powerful career opportunities and a workforce that re ects the communities we serve. SaskPower ensures we establish a culture of leadership that empowers employees and drives enhanced health and safety.

SaskPower is seeking to hire a lawyer to join the SaskPower legal Department to provide effective legal services in connection with SaskPower's nuclear Small Modular Reactor Project. The Legal Counsel role is accountable to serve as the legal authority for the corporation. This position is responsible to provide legal services to the Corporation and its subsidiaries; ensuring the maximum protection of legal rights and to maintain operations within the limits prescribed by legislation while aligning departmental e orts with SaskPower's strategic goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide informal (verbal) and formal (written) opinion on legal matters

Meet with and advise employees at all levels regarding corporate and commercial and other legal issues

Coordination of, and instructions to, external legal counsel

Draft required documentation including without limitation, commercial contracts

Provide advice and assistance in the preparation and application of corporate policies

Participate in the development of strategy and negotiations with third parties

Recommend and undertake initiatives required to preserve legal rights to the Corporation's property

Monitor and advise the Corporation with respect to changes in the law

Manage departmental resources e ectively by identifying e ciencies and best practices for the department with a focus on innovation and improvement

Deliver presentations to SaskPower's Executive, Board of Directors and/or other Government committees regarding policies, programs, and budgets

Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)

Member of, or be eligible for membership in, the Law Society of Saskatchewan

10 or more years related experience, an exceptional candidate with less experience may be considered

Strong analytical capabilities

Ability to foster and improve the long-term development and growth of the corporation, department, and sta

Results oriented and strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex and con dential issues with extreme sensitivity and professionalism

Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and teamwork

Strong team player and legal skills

Experience in advising, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements

It would be an asset for a candidate to have experience working on complex projects as part of an in house and external legal team and to have a strong track record of delivering effective coordination of external legal resources and internal communication of legal issues.

Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies

Must have a continuing record of professional development

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