Sr. Legal Counsel

Capital Power; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in Edmonton. This role is pivotal in providing practical legal advice across various business functions, including M&A, operations, and regulatory compliance. You will be the go-to legal expert, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and compliance with laws. If you are a seasoned legal professional with a passion for corporate law and a desire to drive change in the energy sector, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Join a company committed to a sustainable future and empowering its employees to thrive.

Benefits

Flexible employee benefits

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off programs

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Referral reward of $1500

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal practice focusing on corporate and commercial law.
• Must have a Bachelor of Law and license to practice in Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on M&A, operations, and regulatory functions.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate corporate agreements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Drafting Skills

Negotiating Skills

Written Communication

Spoken Communication

Collaboration Skills

Influence Skills

Ability to Manage Ambiguity

Education

Bachelor of Law degree

License to practice law in Alberta

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is powering change by changing power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a net zero future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy transition company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. We deliver reliable, affordable and decarbonized electricity solutions that communities can depend on.

Our people are at the core of our journey to get to net zero by 2045 and are transforming the future of power generation as a collaborative team of experts and innovators. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our values. With us, your contributions matter. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, innovate, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering a clean energy future!

Your Opportunity

Two Permanent Full Time Positions.

Capital Power is currently looking for two (2) Sr. Legal Counsel roles, one in Calgary and one in Edmonton. Reporting to the VP of Legal, the Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for providing practical business-oriented legal advice to management on all company-related matters.

This includes support for:

1. M&A, development, construction, and commercial projects,
2. Operations, human resources, tax and treasury, and regulatory functions,
3. Procurement and information technology licensing agreements,
4. Dispute resolution matters, and
5. Power and environmental trading functions.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Acting as the prime legal subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Developing and executing legal strategies to support the achievement of business goals.
• Providing timely and practical legal advice to ensure effective decision-making and project execution.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand their objectives and provide legal support to drive successful outcomes in complex legal matters.
• Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating general corporate and commercial agreements and, where appropriate, engaging and managing external legal counsel to assist with such matters.
• Monitoring and advising on laws and regulations affecting the company.
• Developing and maintaining self-help tools for internal business partners such as standard form contracts, contracts playbooks, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Proactively analyzing legal issues and implications of business decisions and providing clear, actionable and innovative recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Assessing contracts, transactions, and agreements to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Analyzing and identifying issues impacting operational performance and establishing initiatives for continuous improvement to ensure that the legal services provided to our internal business partners align with the needs and strategies of these various groups, including but not limited to shared services, operations, and business development while maintaining a governance and risk mitigation role.

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

• Completed Bachelor of Law degree.
• License to practice law in Alberta.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in legal practice with a focus on corporate and commercial law.
• Expert analytical, drafting, and negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of the business and regulatory environments in which Capital Power operates.
• Private practice (medium to large law firm) or equivalent in-house experience.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Excellent collaboration and influence skills.
• Confidence, ability to learn quickly, and to manage ambiguity.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work based in our downtown Edmonton / Calgary Office.
• Travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices throughout North America.

Additional Details:

In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks, and criminal record check.

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1500 Referral Reward!

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements, relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting
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Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience, and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.