Conveyancing Solicitor

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Legal

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: November 28, 2024

We are currently looking for aSenior Solicitorto join our Corporate Legal team in a Permanent position. Reporting to the Director Legal, you will be responsible for negotiating, drafting, interpreting, and reviewing contracts and legal agreements, including construction arrangements, supply of goods and services, and technology agreements.

• Negotiating, drafting, interpreting, and reviewing contracts and legal agreements.
• Providing contract administration and claims management advice.
• Ensuring the protection of the organization’s interests are in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

These skills will make you successful:

• Must possess a Law Degree obtained by a recognized university.
• Have extensive experience in preparing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience in privacy law would be considered an asset.
• Experience working for a regulated entity would be considered an asset.
• Must be a member of good standing of a provincial law society and be eligible for admission to the Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society.

You will have the ability to communicate in an effective and non-technical manner, have exceptional organizational skills and be able to work both independently and in a team environment. p>

Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.