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SaskPower – Legal Counsel, Law – Commercial

  • Category : Job Posting
  • Title/Position : Legal Counsel, Law - Commercial
  • Offered by (Organization) : SaskPower
  • Location (City/Town) : Regina, Saskatchewan
  • Posting End Date : 2025-04-04

Description :

https://jobs.saskpower.com/job/REGINA-Legal-Counsel%2C-Law-Commercial-SK/590401817/

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 a lawyer to join the SaskPower Legal Department in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Legal Counsel is accountable to serve as the legal authority for the corporation. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, 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.

Salary range for this position - $95,481.00 - $179,234.00

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Provide informal (verbal) and formal (written) opinion on legal matters
  • Meet with and advise employees at all levels regarding land, corporate and commercial legal issues
  • Draft required documentation including without limitation, contracts, leases, easements, correspondence, and submissions
  • Provide advice and assistance in the preparation and application of corporate policies
  • 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
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience
  • Experience in advising on, drafting and negotiating supply and construction contracts, information technology contracts, or land purchase and sale agreements and leases 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