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WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO OPG
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Six-plus years of experience in corporate/commercial law.
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Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB/JD).
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Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (must retain status).
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Experience in providing legal support in respect of major infrastructure projects, including drafting and negotiating contracts and supporting pre-litigation commercial dispute resolution processes.
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Experience in providing legal support in respect of financial transactions, general corporate/commercial matters and public procurement processes.
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Strong verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels.
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Ability to build relationships with business partners and be a team player.
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Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
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Highest level of personal integrity, sound professional judgement and business acumen.
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Superior writing skills, including the ability to compile information from research, case files or verbal direction to draft documentation.
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A results-oriented focus and the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and effectively manage several projects simultaneously.
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Ability to provide sound, risk-informed and practical legal advice.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, document management and other similar technology tools.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Demonstrated ability to be proactive and confident.
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Proven ability to work in a complex, regulated corporate environment.
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P.Eng. designation will be considered an asset.
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Corporate/commercial experience ideally gained at a large law firm or an in-house legal department of a large corporation.
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Experience working in/for/on behalf of an organization in industries such as utilities, energy, power, mining, heavy/industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, telecommunications, real estate or the broader public sector.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
ABOUT THE ROLE: As part of OPG's law division, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you will provide strategic legal support to OPG in corporate and commercial law practice. Responsibilities will include providing advice to various levels of management, including senior executives and reviewing, drafting and negotiating various legal documents.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide high-quality and timely legal advice on corporate/commercial matters;
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Stay current on OPG's business and legal issues in general, including statutory changes, significant case law, and prevailing legal strategy;
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Work independently and as a member of a team to identify, research and resolve legal issues, overcome practical barriers, and provide options that will work best for the OPG business;
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Develop and provide strategic advice to business partners within OPG, as well as to other lawyers within Law Division;
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Educate business partners about legal matters and developments relevant to their business area;
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Participate proactively in cross-functional core teams engaged in major projects, strategic business initiatives, procurement procedures and other similar matters, including participating in developing and executing commercial strategies;
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Prepare and/or review and negotiate various documents, including agreements on behalf of OPG;
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Employ effective work practices and file management;
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Meet all work schedule requirements and proactively pursue new challenges and files;
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Liaise and develop effective relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Interact with and represent OPG with external stakeholders, including OPG's shareholder, government bodies and ministries, financial institutions, external counsel engaged by OPG, and opposing legal counsel.
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
