Legal Counsel Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Responsibilities
Responsible to draft and negotiate contracts and agreements and ensure they meet the NWMO’s requirements and are in line with the NWMO’s business objectives.
Understand and advise on implications of federal and provincial legislative and regulatory frameworks that will be relevant for the future phases of work at the NWMO including implications related to impact assessment, transportation, nuclear fuel waste and construction law.
Recommend actions to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations within business constraints and contribute to developing creative solutions.
Provide legal advice and strategic guidance, in a timely and organized manner, on labour relations matters and in support of the collective bargaining process.
Collaborate with management to develop effective strategies on a variety of issues.
Carry out research to keep up to date with legislative and case law developments and educate staff about new or updated requirements and regulations.
Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
Provide clarification and or interpretation to all employees and managers of language contained in contractual documents, standards and regulations, policies such as the code of conduct, collective bargaining agreements and other material containing legal or sensitive material.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
LLB degree, member in good standing in the Law Society of Upper Canada.
3 years’ experience and a proven ability to provide strategic advice within various areas.
Experience in a major law firm or in-house legal team.
A team player who inspires credibility and trust.
The proven ability to give practical and reasoned advice in a timely and organized manner.
The ability to understand business constraints and to contribute creative solutions.
Proven ability to work effectively with decision makers and corporate staff.
A strong interest in the role played by the NWMO in the power industry and the future success of the electricity industry in Ontario.
Self-directed and motivated; performance and results driven.
Accepts ownership and accountability and possesses a high level of integrity.
Proven ability to develop and incorporate vision and strategy into department objectives and priorities.
Possess good judgment and sound business acumen.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Location: Toronto, Canada
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