Senior Legal Counsel

Hydro One; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned corporate/commercial lawyer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing strategic legal advice, drafting complex legal documents, and supporting various business units within the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate law, with a focus on technology and intellectual property, and a strong understanding of the energy sector. Join a company recognized for its commitment to inclusiveness and innovation, where your expertise will help shape the future of the business. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading organization while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a corporate/commercial lawyer required.
• Experience in technology law and regulated industries is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice to business units and senior executives.
• Drafts and negotiates complex legal documents and contracts.
• Manages external counsel and supports corporate legal strategies.

Skills

Corporate Law

Commercial Law

Technology Law

Intellectual Property Law

Regulated Industry Experience

Energy Sector Knowledge

Education

Law Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

50342-Toronto-RegularN/A

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Experience and 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
• Technology law and intellectual property law experience would be considered an asset
• In-house legal experience would be an asset
• Experience working in a regulated industry would be considered an asset
• Good knowledge about the energy sector would be an asset
• Knowledge in and experience with various construction execution models is considered an asset

Responsibilities:

• Provides legal, business, and strategic advice to LOBs throughout the corporation and to senior executives
• Drafts and negotiates sophisticated and complex legal and business documents for use within the company and outside (e.g. contracts, filings with governmental and regulatory authorities, court filings)
• Attends to more significant matters before legal bodies, including courts and tribunals
• Participates in the functions and strategic plans of LOBs, and provides training to the LOBs to assist them in accomplishing corporate goals
• Supports the Assistant General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
• Manages work performed by external counsel and interfaces between external counsel and Hydro One LOBs
• Possess good knowledge of MS-Office environment (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Assists other members of Law Division

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, 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 honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One; we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

Deadline: April 23, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.