Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction…Join the Hydro Team.

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is focused on delivering safe, reliable service to power our customers. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes for our customers, the people and businesses of this province. We pride ourselves on being strong and steady, tried and true; while innovating in our approaches to our business. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they’re part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger.

We’re looking for passionate and performance focused people – people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Senior Legal Counsel
Competition #: NLH-NR-24-070
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John’s

In this senior leadership position you will report to the Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary. You will work closely with and provide strategic legal advice and guidance to executive, management and employees across the company on a wide range of matters. You will provide legal services of an advanced nature, including providing legal advice and guidance on preparation and negotiation of agreements, major commercial matters, legislative compliance and other related matters including the management of external legal counsel when required.

QUALIFICATIONS
You must have strong communications and leadership skills, and have an excellent ability to draft clear and comprehensive opinions and contracts. You must also be able to translate complex business and technical issues into clear and actionable advice. You must exercise considerable judgement in areas of assigned responsibility and exercise tact, diplomacy and persuasion in the presentation of legal opinions, recommendations and other legal services. You must be able to work independently but also function effectively as part of a team.
You will have graduated from a recognized university with a JD or LL.B. and must be, or be eligible to be, a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. You will have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as corporate counsel or equivalent experience providing complex legal advice and services. Experience in the utility industry, and in the areas of energy law and Indigenous law, as well as completion of the Certified In-House Counsel Canada designation (CIC.C) would all be considered valuable assets.

CLOSING DATE
November 8, 2024

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro manages our province’s electricity system. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes because we know our customers are counting on us. Through our generation, transmission and distribution operations, we’re committed to meeting the needs of our customers and providing residents, businesses and communities across the province with safe, reliable power. For more information, click here.

Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Posted: October 24, 2024