Legal Counsel @ EPCOR

Counselwell Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EPCOR is seeking a permanent, full-time Legal Counsel to join the Edmonton-based legal team.

The role focuses on corporate-commercial matters, including litigation, regulatory/compliance, and privacy, with the goal of delivering strategic legal advice to EPCOR’s Canadian businesses.

Qualifications

• Provide legal advice across litigation, regulatory/compliance, and privacy.
• Independently manage a portfolio of files and support senior lawyers.
• Conduct legal research to support advice, risk assessment and decision-making.
• Support development and improvement of Legal Services processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across multiple practice areas to internal clients.
• Manage and direct external counsel, including scope and cost oversight.
• Conduct legal research to support risk assessment and decision-making.
• Support preparation of briefing materials for senior lawyers and leadership.

Skills

Regulatory/Litigation experience

Legal advice

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

LLB/JD

Job description

EPCOR
Edmonton, AB (On-Site)

We’re seeking to hire a permanent, full-time Legal Counsel to join our mid-sized Legal team working out of EPCOR Tower in Edmonton, AB.

The corporate-commercial side of our team is well resourced and we’re looking for a strong Legal Counsel to work in and support other areas, including litigation, regulatory/compliance, and privacy. We know it’s rare for a person to have experience in all of these areas, but have had great experience with growing and developing Lawyers with a strong litigation or advocacy background.

This Legal Counsel position is an excellent opportunity to work and gain experience in a number of related areas, providing important strategic and operational legal advice to, and supporting Senior Counsel, advising EPCOR’s Canadian regulated and commercial businesses. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, and eager to learn, with an interest in developing a varied in-house practice to support EPCOR's business needs, with the potential over the medium to longer term to grow into a more specialized role. The role operates as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, while helping to advance business objectives within a complex, regulated as well as a commercial environment.

What you’d be responsible for

• Provide legal advice and deliver services in a variety of practice areas, including litigation, regulatory/compliance, and privacy.
• Work independently and directly manage a portfolio of files, while also supporting senior lawyers on more complex matters.
• Conduct legal research to support advice, risk assessment, and decision-making.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Legal Services processes to align with EPCOR policies, standards, and risk mitigation practices.
• Contribute to reports and briefing materials prepared for senior lawyers, the Deputy General Counsel, or General Counsel on litigation and regulatory and related matters.
• Manage and instruct external legal counsel, including oversight of scope, performance, and associated costs.
• Demonstrate a high-performance, disciplined, and self-directed work style, with a strong commitment to service excellence and collaboration.
• Apply a safety-focused, accountable, and solutions-oriented approach to work, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation.

What’s required to be successful

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta (or eligible for membership).
• 4+ years of continuous experience in a regulatory, litigation and/or administrative law practice.
• A litigation or advocacy background provides a good foundation, along with the ability to assess risk, solve problems, and provide practical legal advice in a business environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to independently manage files and support senior lawyers on a diverse range of legal matters.
• Experience in regulated or other infrastructure industries, would be an asset, but is not required.
• Knowledge of any of labour relations/employment or OHS law would also be an asset, but is not required.
• Knowledge of, or experience working in, the utilities or other regulated industries would be an asset, but is not required.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefing notes, regulatory submissions, litigation documentation, and executive materials.
• High degree of professional judgment, integrity, and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, regulated environment.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong accountability, a proactive mindset, and the ability to balance legal risk management with operational practicality, while supporting EPCOR’s commitment to compliance, integrity, and public trust.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Class: Professional

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Flexibility at Work: The Where We Work Program

At EPCOR, we recognize that every team member brings unique perspectives, needs, and working styles. We believe that embracing this diversity makes EPCOR a great place to work.

Our Where We Work Program is designed to support a more flexible, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. It empowers employees to work in ways that best suit their individual needs while supporting team collaboration and performance.

For this role, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the hybrid Where We Work Program after completing 3 to 6 months in the position and meeting the program’s eligibility criteria.

EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their "@epcor.com " email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

Please note the following information:

A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit is required.)

If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.

If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle - Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.

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