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About the Role
This articling opportunity offers law students hands-on litigation experience, managing Small Claims Court files, supporting complex litigation matters, and assisting with privacy compliance initiatives. It provides a unique learning experience in corporate, commercial, litigation, privacy, regulatory, and energy law, with opportunities for research, drafting, negotiation support, and advising stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a portfolio of Small Claims Court files from intake through resolution.
- Support the legal team on complex litigation matters, including legal research, drafting pleadings, and case management.
- Assist with the organization's privacy portfolio, supporting privacy compliance initiatives, responding to privacy-related inquiries, and contributing to investigations and risk assessments.
- Contribute to complex legal matters through legal research, drafting agreements and pleadings, supporting negotiations, attending meetings and court proceedings, and advising internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- Qualified to commence articling in August of 2027 in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Ontario, for a period of ten (10) months.
- Demonstrated interest and aptitude in litigation, energy, regulatory, corporate/commercial, or business law is an asset.
- Student advocacy, moot team, legal clinics or other practical legal settings is considered an asset.
- Highly responsible and proactive, with a customer-focused mindset and a proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
- Excellent legal research, analytical and writing skills.
- Sound judgment, business acumen and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Skills
- Litigation
- Privacy
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Law
- Regulatory Law
- Energy Law
- Legal Research
- Drafting Pleadings
- Case Management
- Privacy Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Advocacy
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote (2 days/week)
- Onsite (Tuesday-Thursday)
Experience Level
- Articling Student
Education Level
- Law School Graduate (qualified to commence articling)
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 annually
Benefits
- Mentorship
- Broad exposure to legal issues
About the Company
- Toronto Hydro's Strategy, Regulatory and Legal business unit plays a key role in the corporation's continued growth and success.
- Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process.
- Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
- Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process.
Equal Opportunity
- We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
- AI systems may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision-making to ensure fairness and consistency.