Legal Counsel, Law

2 weeks ago

Regina, Canada SaskPower Full time

Permanent - Full Time

**Number of positions: 2**

**Position Location 1: Regina**

**Position Location 2: Regina or Saskatoon**

At SaskPower, we generate more than just electricity for Saskatchewan people. We offer some of the best jobs in the province.

Our challenging careers will help you grow while being surrounded by a fully-committed team, committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The world around us is changing, and so are we. We’re changing the way we power the province, and we’re excited about what the future holds At SaskPower, success means executing our strategic initiative of attracting and retaining an engaged, diverse and inclusive workforce. Our goal is creating powerful career opportunities and a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. SaskPower ensures we establish a culture of leadership that empowers employees and drives enhanced health and safety.

SaskPower is seeking to hire two lawyers to join the SaskPower legal Department. The Legal Counsel role is accountable to serve as the legal authority for the corporation. This position is responsible to provide legal services to the Corporation and its subsidiaries; ensuring the maximum protection of legal rights and to maintain operations within the limits prescribed by legislation while aligning departmental efforts with SaskPower’s strategic goals and objectives.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Provide informal (verbal) and formal (written) opinion on legal matters
- Meet with and advise employees at all levels regarding corporate and commercial and other legal issues
- Draft required documentation including without limitation, commercial contracts
- Participate in the development of strategy and negotiations with third parties
- Recommend and undertake initiatives required to preserve legal rights to the Corporation's property
- Monitor and advise the Corporation with respect to changes in the law
- Manage departmental resources effectively by identifying efficiencies and best practices for the department with a focus on innovation and improvement
- Deliver presentations to SaskPower’s Executive, Board of Directors and/or other Government committees regarding policies, programs, and budgets
- Other related duties as assigned

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (L.LB) or Juris Doctor
- Member of, or be eligible for membership in, the Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Strong analytical capabilities
- Ability to foster and improve the long-term development and growth of the corporation, department, and staff
- Results oriented and strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex and confidential issues with extreme sensitivity and professionalism
- Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and teamwork
- Strong legal skills and a team player
- Experience in advising, drafting and negotiating supply and construction contracts and information technology contracts would be an asset
- Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies
- Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

SaskPower offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are also a priority for us. At SaskPower, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and having a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to selections based on merit and to the full participation of diversity groups. These groups include the four equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups / Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under-Represented Roles, as well as LGBTQ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan. Visit our website for details.

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