Senior Counsel

Ontario Power Generation Inc.; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide strategic legal advice for major projects and initiatives. The role requires a JD or LLB, with at least 7 years of legal experience in Ontario, preferably in the energy sector. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to impact OPG's mission of electrifying life sustainably.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience practicing law in Ontario.
• Experience in Energy Markets, Labour Relations, or Human Resources considered an asset.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and timely legal advice in corporate/commercial areas.
• Develop and execute legal strategy collaboratively with business partners.
• Advise on managing legal risks effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Writing skills

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

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Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: On-site
Education Level:Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (must retain status)
Base Location:Oshawa, ON

Temporary Work Location:Toronto, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: June 5, 2025
Salary Range: $129,000.00 - $206,000.00 Per Year

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 as we work 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.

JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-drivenprofessional to join our team in the role of Senior Counsel.

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, the 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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide high quality and timely legal advice in the practice areas they support, including but not limited to corporate/commercial, procurement, capital markets, financial services, project finance and M&A;
• 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;
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (must retain status)

Minimum 7 years of experience practicing law in Ontario;

Experience in Energy Markets, Labour Relations, or Human Resources considered an asset

Highest level of personal integrity

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 analytical, research and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail;

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This position will be temporarily based in Toronto,ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025.

What makes a career at OPG different?
With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is oneof themost diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately50%ofthe province’selectricityneeds, largely from low-carbonsources like nuclearand hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your applicationonline at jobs.opg.com .OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. #LI-Onsite

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The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.