Senior Legal Counsel

Hydro One Networks Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Ontario is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel. This full-time role involves drafting complex contracts, providing corporate legal advice, and managing external counsel. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of legal experience, particularly in corporate/commercial law or the energy sector. The position offers a hybrid work model and is located in Toronto.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Inclusion and diversity initiatives

Recognition as a top employer

Qualifications

• Legal advice on corporate and commercial matters.
• Experience in the energy sector is an asset.
• Ability to manage external counsel and provide training.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review complex construction contracts.
• Negotiate various types of commercial contracts.
• Advise on legislation and review business strategies.

Skills

Corporate/commercial law

Legal negotiation

Risk management

Collaboration with business lines

Leadership and autonomy

MS-Office proficiency

Education

Member of the Law Society of Ontario

Minimum 10 years post-call experience

Job description

Overview

Hydro One is the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. The company has a long history in the industry with roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Hydro One focuses on providing exceptional customer service and building safe communities where we live, work and play. Hydro One Networks Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our company, reporting to an Assistant General Counsel within the Law Department. This is a full-time position located at Hydro One’s head office in Toronto with occasional travel outside head office to meet with various lines of business. Hydro One currently has a hybrid work model (a combination of remote and in-office work).

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, review and advise on complex and sophisticated construction contracts, leveraging knowledge, expertise and experience with various construction execution models; this knowledge is a prerequisite for this role as the work on construction contracts will be the primary focus
• Provide legal, business, and strategic advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters to the various lines of business (LOBs) throughout the corporation and its affiliates and to senior executives, including the General Counsel
• Negotiate, advise on, draft and/or review various types of other commercial contracts including, but not limited to, joint use, telecommunications services agreements, leases, M&A transactions, sponsorship agreements and agreements for new products and services
• Review and advise on legislation and regulations, as well as regulatory instruments issued by the Ontario Energy Board
• Incorporate entities as needed for transactions
• Anticipate and manage the (legal) risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations
• Participate in the functions and strategic plans of LOBs and provide training to the LOBs to assist them in accomplishing corporate goals
• Manage work performed by external counsel and act as the interface between external counsel and Hydro One LOBs
• Assist other members of the Law Department
• Serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Minimum 10 years of post-call experience as a corporate/commercial lawyer in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Knowledge and experience with outsourcing, supply chain, technology supply and licensing agreements and cloud services agreements, as well as supply chain/procurement processes and issues including RFTs, RFPs, RFIs and RFQs and contract disputes related to such processes would be considered an asset
• In-house legal experience, good knowledge about the energy sector and experience working in a regulated industry would be an asset
• Able to collaborate with other lines of business including corporate functions (e.g. Finance, Accounting & HR) advising on legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to the company’s businesses
• Demonstrates leadership, autonomy and excellent legal and business acumen and judgement, able to provide value-added legal and strategic advice in a stressful environment
• Proficiency with MS-Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Additional Information

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. We seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness. We are honored to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need accommodation due to a disability, Apply careershydroone. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

Deadline: October 7, 2025

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