Senior Solicitor

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Legal

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: November 28, 2024

We are currently looking for a Senior Solicitor to join our Corporate Legal team in a Permanent position. Reporting to the Director Legal, you will be responsible for negotiating, drafting, interpreting, and reviewing contracts and legal agreements, including construction arrangements, supply of goods and services, and technology agreements.

As Senior Solicitor you will be:

• Negotiating, drafting, interpreting, and reviewing contracts and legal agreements.
• Provision of support and advice to business leaders engaged in third party negotiations.
• Providing contract administration and claims management advice.
• Ensuring the protection of the organization’s interests are in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environment management system processes and initiatives.

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• Must possess a Law Degree obtained by a recognized university.
• A minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Have extensive experience in preparing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience in privacy law would be considered an asset.
• Experience working for a regulated entity would be considered an asset.
• Must be a member of good standing of a provincial law society and be eligible for admission to the Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society.

You will have the ability to communicate in an effective and non-technical manner, have exceptional organizational skills and be able to work both independently and in a team environment. You are a proactive team player with excellent interpersonal skills and have a keen interest in becoming involved in the Company’s business strategy.

Occasional travel will be required for this role.

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by November 28, 2024 and let us know why this role is right for you.

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.