Senior Legal Counsel

Hydroone; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One, a leading electricity provider in Ontario, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Law Department. This full-time role involves drafting and negotiating complex contracts, providing strategic legal advice, and managing legal risks. The position offers a hybrid work model and requires significant experience in corporate law.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years post-call experience as a corporate/commercial lawyer.
• In-house legal experience and knowledge of the energy sector are assets.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, review, and advise on complex construction contracts.
• Provide legal, business, and strategic advice on corporate and commercial matters.
• Manage legal risks associated with business strategies and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Legal Judgment

Collaboration

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel

Date: May 21, 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

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, dating back over 115 years to 1906. Our focus is on providing exceptional customer service and building safe communities across Ontario.

Hydro One Networks Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Law Department. This full-time role is based at our Toronto head office with a hybrid work model, including occasional travel.

Responsibilities:

1. Draft, negotiate, review, and advise on complex construction contracts, leveraging knowledge of various construction execution models.
2. Provide legal, business, and strategic advice on corporate and commercial matters across the organization and to senior executives.
3. Negotiate and review other commercial contracts such as joint use, telecommunications agreements, leases, M&A transactions, sponsorships, and new product/service agreements.
4. Review legislation, regulations, and regulatory instruments issued by the Ontario Energy Board.
5. Incorporate entities as needed for transactions.
6. Manage legal risks associated with business strategies and operations.
7. Participate in strategic planning and provide training to business units.
8. Manage external counsel and facilitate communication between them and Hydro One.
9. Assist other Law Department members and serve as a resource on complex issues.

Selection Criteria:

1. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
2. Minimum of 10 years post-call experience as a corporate/commercial lawyer.
3. Experience with outsourcing, supply chain, technology licensing, cloud services, and procurement processes.
4. In-house legal experience and knowledge of the energy sector are assets.
5. Ability to collaborate across business units and advise on legal risks and strategies.
6. Strong leadership, autonomy, legal and business judgment, and proficiency with MS Office.

At Hydro One, we value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and community. We are recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. For accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. Resumes sent to this email will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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