Overview

Our client, a world-leading clean energy producer, is looking for a strategic and experienced corporate/ commercial lawyer to join its team as Legal Counsel/Sr. Legal Counsel. (depending on experience).

Reporting to the General Counsel, your expertise will directly support major infrastructure projects and innovative energy solutions. You'll tackle high-profile, complex legal matters in a dynamic, highly regulated environment, collaborating with industry leaders and government partners.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing legal advice and counsel on corporate/commercial law issues, including procurement, construction, finance, and environmental, as well as other areas of law, as needed
Acting as a strategic business partner, providing advice to senior management
Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
Maintaining effective communication and reporting with stakeholders.
Commercial Contracting: Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating project agreements, construction contracts, operations & maintenance contracts, design services agreements, master services agreements, equipment supply agreements, fuel supply agreements, lease agreements, sub-lease agreements, licence (access) agreements, IT-related agreements, renewals, amendments, purchase orders, and related documents.
Financial Services and Project Finance: Leading or advising on new debt or project finance matters; assisting finance with covenant compliance and reporting for existing debt and bond facilities; supporting renewals or amendments.
Construction Law: Advising on Construction Law and related matters, including Ontario Construction Act, holdback and substantial completion regime, performance bonding, labour & materials bonding, letters of credit, and other performance security instruments.
Corporate Law: Structuring and negotiating teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, partnership agreements, shareholders' agreements, and related corporate matters; and general corporate compliance, including board and shareholders' resolutions.
Dispute Resolution: Early-stage contractual analysis, drafting position papers, demand and forbearance letters, participating in settlement negotiations, drafting and negotiating settlement and release agreements.

You are the ideal candidate if you have/are:

4-8 years of corporate/commercial law experience obtained as in-house counsel and/or in private practice with exposure to energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries.
JD/LL.B. and are a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
A strong track record in complex commercial matters, finance transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
Demonstrated expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing high-value, complex contracts, including construction contracts, master service agreements, and service-level agreements.
Familiarity with the Ontario energy market, regulatory frameworks, and industry-specific agreements. Ability to advise on compliance, permitting, and environmental regulations affecting nuclear and energy projects.
A strategic and analytical thinker with a proven ability to analyze complex legal issues, assess risk, and develop practical, business-oriented solutions for company-wide challenges.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, and are comfortable presenting legal issues to large groups and senior executives, both internally and externally.
Able to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for diverse audiences.
Knowledge and experience working in a Regulatory environment, Indigenous Nations or environmental law is an asset
Strong relationship management skills and the ability to relate and effectively communicate with all levels, including senior management and external stakeholders
The ability to work in a team environment and to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple competing priorities
Flexible and have a willingness to expand into new areas of practice as needed.

If this describes you, and you have a proven track record practicing Corporate Commercial Law, and you are interested in joining a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented organization that provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a healthy work-life balance, send us your details!

This is an active opening for a current role.

The salary range is: $175,000-200,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Adjustments may apply for candidates with more or less experience than listed. Total compensation may also include bonuses, benefits, and other incentives.

AI may be used only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made.

We appreciate all candidates who take the time to apply; however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.

City

Ontario

Category

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL

Practice Areas

Corporate/Commercial

Work Type

Permanent / Full Time

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