Senior Counsel

Overview

Senior Counsel Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Ontario Power Generation

Status
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Regular
Working Conditions: Onsite
Education/Certification Requirement: Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (must retain status)
Location: 700 University Ave, Toronto, ON
Travel: 10%
Final date to receive applications: July 6th, 2026
Salary Range: $134,000 – $214,500

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on — and off — the job.

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In 2027, OPG will officially welcome law, governance and ESG employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This new space will enable teamwork, collaboration and innovation that will help us to achieve our mission to electrify life in one generation.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for two dynamic, strategic and results driven lawyers to join our team in the role of Senior Counsel. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, one Senior Counsel will mainly support OPG’s major projects and strategic business initiatives, and the other Senior Counsel will advise on regulatory and/or Indigenous relations legal matters. Both Senior Counsel will utilize their legal experience to assist with provide strategic legal advice and support in their practice areas of expertise.

Experience working at a large law firm or in-house legal department, as well as experience of working in the energy industry, is considered an asset.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide high quality and timely legal advice in the practice areas they support: (1) including but not limited to corporate/commercial, procurement, capital markets, financial services, project finance and M&A; or (2) regulatory and/or Indigenous relations law;

Effectively advise OPG business partners on managing legal, including contractual, risks,

Develop and execute legal strategy collaboratively with OPG business partners;

Work independently and as a member of a team to identify, research and resolve legal issues, overcome practical barriers, and provide options that will work best for OPG’s business;

Stay current on OPG’s business and legal matters in general, including statutory changes, significant case law, and prevailing legal strategy;

Continue to learn, develop and expand into new areas of legal knowledge to best support OPG’s enterprise goals;

Educate business partners about legal matters and developments relevant to their business area;

Employ effective work practices and document/file management;

Meet all work schedule requirements and proactively pursue new challenges and files;

Liaise and develop effective relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization; and

Interact with and represent OPG with external stakeholders, potentially including OPG’s shareholder, government bodies and ministries, financial institutions, external counsel engaged by OPG, and opposing legal counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (must retain status)

Minimum 7 years of experience practicing law in Ontario;

Highest level of personal integrity, sound professional judgement and business acumen;

Ability to build relationships with business partners and be a team player;

Superior writing skills, including the ability to compile information from research, case files or verbal direction to draft documentation;

Ability to provide sound, risk-informed and practical legal advice;

A results-oriented focus and the…

Title: Senior Counsel

Company: Ontario Power Generation

Location: Toronto, Canada

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