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About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Law Services, the Commercial Services Counsel will provide legal support and advice on a broad range of commercial contracting matters across Toronto Hydro. The successful applicant will work closely with Toronto Hydro’s Supply Chain and internal client groups across the organization, including senior leaders and managers, to draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and procurement contracts.
Responsibilities
- Research and render interpretations of statutes, regulations and case law.
- Drafting, reviewing, assessment, and negotiation of contracts and a wide variety of other commercial documents involving Toronto Hydro, including procurement, information technology, professional services, licensing, sponsorships, and electrical operations.
- Provide commercial contracting support and legal advice to client groups, senior leaders, and managers across the organization.
- Completion of transactions relating to various subject matters.
- Drafting and reviewing procurement related documents (e.g. Request for Proposals, Request for Quotations, Request for Tenders, Request for Information).
- Deliver practical and accurate legal opinions, interpretations, and advice on legal matters to Divisional client groups at Toronto Hydro. Legal review involves interpreting facts, precedents, and evaluating situations.
- Provide legal support on privacy, technology, and other corporate initiatives, and support other organizational areas.
- Participate in legal analysis of policies and their development.
- Interact with and instruct external lawyers and organizations.
- Manage multiple commercial matters and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness and attention to detail.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized Law School.
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- One (1) or more years of experience drafting and negotiating legal contracts.
- Preference will be given to candidates who successfully demonstrate their experience with procurement law and/or the electricity sector in a legal capacity.
- Experience in working with clients and other parties in complicated and highly sensitive matters.
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Exposure to corporate/commercial law and technology transactions is considered an asset.
- Effective judgment and decision-making skills.
- Effective analytical and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Strong project management skills.
- Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others.
- Proven track record in developing and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Skills
- Commercial contracting
- Legal support
- Legal advice
- Commercial agreements
- Procurement contracts
- Drafting
- Reviewing
- Negotiation
- Privacy law
- Technology initiatives
- Real estate law
- Governance
- Human Resources law
- Construction law
- Legal opinions
- Legal responses
- Legal documentation
- Client relations
- Transaction advisory
- Statutory interpretation
- Regulatory interpretation
- Case law interpretation
- Procurement documents
- Policy analysis
- External counsel management
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Judgment
- Decision-making
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Influence
- Stakeholder relationship management
Location
- Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Onsite
Experience Level
- One (1) or more years of experience drafting and negotiating legal contracts.
Education Level
- Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized Law School.
Salary/Compensations
- $90810 - $113512 Annually
Benefits
- 100% employer paid Health & Dental benefits
- 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
- Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
- Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
- Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
- Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year
About the Company
- Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity
- Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email hr_talent@torontohydro.com or call (416) 542-8000. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility.