Regulatory Counsel

FortisAlberta; Airdrie; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

FortisAlberta seeks a strategic Regulatory Counsel to join the Regulatory Affairs & General Counsel team on an 18-month term. You will shape regulatory strategies, provide legal advice on complex regulatory matters, and represent the company before the Alberta Utilities Commission.

Based in Calgary with a hybrid setup, you will partner with internal experts, manage external counsel, and support regulatory proceedings to advance FortisAlberta's business objectives while staying current on

Qualifications

• Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and LS Alberta membership or eligibility.
• Four to six years of legal experience, preferably in regulatory law.
• Strong analytical, research, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence outcomes and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in regulated industry is a plus.
• Experience appearing before regulatory tribunals or supporting regulatory proceedings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on FortisAlberta's regulated operations.
• Interpret and advise on utility legislation, regulatory policy and decisions affecting the business.
• Support regulatory applications and manage proceedings, including drafting evidence and responses.
• Partner with internal subject matter experts to address regulatory and commercial issues.
• Manage external counsel and support appeals and regulatory proceedings as needed.
• Conduct legal research and provide concise recommendations on regulatory issues.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the organization.
• Contribute to development of regulatory strategies aligning with FortisAlberta's objectives.
• Stay current on regulatory/administrative law developments and share insights.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory law

Legal research

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)

Job description

FortisAlberta is seeking a strategic and collaborative Regulatory Counsel to join our Regulatory Affairs & General Counsel team on an 18-month term.

In this role, you will help shape and support the regulatory strategies that enable FortisAlberta to deliver safe, reliable electricity service to Albertans. Working at the intersection of law, regulation, and business, you will provide legal advice on complex regulatory matters, represent the company before the Alberta Utilities Commission, and partner with subject matter experts to influence outcomes on issues that have a direct impact on our customers, operations, and future growth!

Job Description:

• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on matters related to FortisAlberta's regulated operations.
• Interpret and advise on utility legislation, regulatory policy, rules, and regulatory decisions that impact the business.
• Support the development of regulatory applications and manage regulatory proceedings, including reviewing and drafting evidence, information request responses, and legal argument.
• Partner with internal subject matter experts to evaluate regulatory and commercial issues and develop practical solutions.
• Manage external counsel and support appeals and other regulatory proceedings as required.
• Conduct legal research and provide concise, actionable recommendations on complex regulatory issues.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across the organization.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of regulatory strategies that support FortisAlberta's business objectives.
• Stay current on developments in regulatory and administrative law and share relevant insights with the business.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership, or eligibility for membership, with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Four to six years of legal experience, preferably in regulatory law, administrative law, commercial litigation, or a related area.
• Strong analytical, research, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to provide practical solutions to complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and explain complex legal matters to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships, influence outcomes, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a regulated industry, particularly the utility or energy sector, is considered an asset.
• Experience appearing before regulatory tribunals or supporting regulatory proceedings is considered an asset.

Important:

• Temporary, 18-month term position, with potential to extend.
• Hybrid role, with opportunity to work 2 days per week from home.
• Based out of our Calgary office location.
• This role will be moving to our Airdrie office location in 2027.
• Some light travel would be required for the role (~5%).