Senior Counsel & Privacy Officer

Laurentis Energy Partners; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic energy firm in Oshawa seeks a Senior Counsel & Privacy Officer to provide strategic legal advice and represent the organization with external stakeholders. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, educating clients on legal matters, and ensuring compliance with governance. Applicants should have an LL.B. or J.D., with membership in the Law Society of Upper Canada required. This fixed-term position emphasizes commitment to diversity and community involvement, offering long-term career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Long-term career growth

Commitment to safety and inclusivity

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
• Experience in providing legal advice and representing clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and timely legal advice to the organization.
• Prepare and process payroll end-to-end.
• Educate clients about legal matters.
• Draft legal contracts and opinions.
• Identify effective strategies to advise clients.

Skills

Legal advice

Client education

Contract drafting

Stakeholder representation

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Senior Counsel & Privacy Officer

Location: Oshawa, ON

Status: Fixed Term – 18 months

Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Travel: 10%

Deadline to apply: January 12, 2026

Job Overview

Senior Counsel & Privacy Officer provides strategic and timely legal advice to Laurentis Energy Partners. Counsel is required to be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada and must retain that status.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and process payroll end-to-end, including new hire onboarding, timesheet allocation, pay cycle processing, and pay adjustments in compliance with collective agreements.
• Adhere to LeP’s governance, including the Code of Business Conduct, and practice with integrity.
• Develop and maintain significant expertise in the legal practice area and in LeP’s business, organization and goals.
• Educate clients about legal matters and developments in the practice area.
• Identify practical and effective strategies that pursue LeP’s goals and advise clients on options.
• Represent LeP with external stakeholders, including shareholders, government bodies, ministries, suppliers, external counsel and union representatives.
• Provide strategic and legal advice concerning changes to policies, practices and procedures.
• Represent LeP in mediations and before courts and tribunals.
• Stay current on statutory changes, significant case law and prevailing legal strategy.
• Draft legal contracts and legal opinions in response to client needs.

Why Laurentis Energy Partners?

• Broad opportunities across the province.
• Fast‑growing, dynamic work environment.
• Long‑term career growth and development.
• Commitment to safety, support, and an inclusive culture.
• Opportunities to innovate and give back to communities.
• Employment equity and diversity support.

Application Process

Submit your resume by January 12, 2026. Only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations

Laurantis is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible.

Privacy Policy

By submitting an application, you understand and agree that Laurentis may require you to provide personal information for the application. This information will be processed in accordance with Laurentis’s Privacy Policy available at https://laurentisenergy.com/privacy-policy.