Legal Counsel/senior Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Alberta Electric System Operator Full time

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta's interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta's competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.

We are looking for a talented Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel to join our Law team. Reporting to the Legal Manager, Transmission, the Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel is accountable for working as part of the legal team to deliver timely, strategic, and proactive legal advice to business units across the AESO that is in the best interest of the AESO, industry participants and Albertans.

The Law team plays a key role in the achievement of the AESO's strategic plan to provide leadership to power Alberta today and into the future. Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel are knowledge leaders within the AESO and contribute to enabling the transformation of Alberta's electricity sector while ensuring reliable, affordable power is always available to Albertans. Key qualifications include proven written and oral communication skills, strong critical and strategic thinking skills, and excellent interpersonal and client service skills.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

Signs you will enjoy working in this team:

  • You thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to embark on transformative industry change.
  • You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in lively debates.
  • You like working in a diverse atmosphere - our team celebrates our colleagues' varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
  • You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease.
  • You have a curious mind and appreciate opportunities to broaden your skill set.
  • Your superior time management and prioritization skills show your strong commitment to meeting deadlines and providing sound judgement calls.
  • Your love for attention to details and organizing has resulted in excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • You exhibit professional oral and written communication skills.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide strategic legal advice to AESO business departments, with a primary focus on transmission and related regulatory matters.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the AESO's mandate, business, values, and goals and be able to apply it when providing legal advice.
  • Maintain currency with and provide advice on relevant legislation, government policies and industry issues.
  • Advise and assist in the development of regulatory filings to support the AESO's transmission-related accountabilities, including need identification documents.
  • Develop knowledge of AUC submission and proceeding processes and assist with the AESO's participation in AUC proceedings.
  • Provide input regarding the AESO's regulatory processes and seek continuous improvement of those processes.
  • Develop an understanding of key AESO stakeholders and be able to understand and integrate stakeholder feedback in the provision of legal services.
  • Participate and, where appropriate, lead strategic business initiatives.
  • Work with and manage external counsel.

What you'll bring to us:

  • LL. B or J.D and membership in the Law Society of Alberta.
  • A minimum of 4+ years of relevant legal experience.
  • Experience with regulatory proceedings, regulatory/administrative law and/or the Alberta electricity industry would be an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate leadership on files.
  • Ability to work independently with confidence under time constraints.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Polished communication skills.

Application deadline : May 26, 2024

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If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

The Alberta Electric System Operator, and its members, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "AESO") is committed to protecting personal information provided to it. When you submit your personal information to the AESO for the purpose of pursuing employment with the AESO, the collection, use and disclosure of personal information is in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) of Alberta.

As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 33 of the FOIP Act.

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