The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a key legal partner, with an emphasis on the solar development platform. Responsibilities include leading and supporting complex development, acquisition, and financing transactions; managing routine legal matters such as NDAs, vendor and service agreements, and corporate governance; advising management on legal risk and strategy; overseeing disputes; and managing relationships with external counsel.
This role requires a forward-thinking legal leader who combines strategic vision with sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to guide complex decisions in a dynamic, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal counsel to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on complex corporate, regulatory, and operational matters. Anticipate risks and develop practical, solutions-oriented strategies to enable sustainable business growth.
- Oversee governance frameworks and Board processes, ensuring accurate records, policy compliance, and best practices in corporate accountability and transparency.
- Ensure full adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. Maintain open and proactive communication with regulators and advise leadership on emerging legal or compliance developments.
- Lead or support strategic transactions including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing activities. Draft, negotiate, and review commercial, corporate, and vendor agreements to protect company interests and mitigate risk exposure.
- Direct the organization’s litigation and dispute resolution strategy, manage outside counsel, and drive cost-effective outcomes aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with executive and operational teams to align legal priorities with business goals, ensuring legal considerations are integrated into key strategic decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree. Member in good standing of the Ontario Bar.
- Experience: Minimum 7+ years of progressive legal experience in corporate, commercial, and/or regulatory law, ideally within an in-house counsel role in a regulated industry.
- Demonstrated success advising senior management on complex legal, compliance, and strategic business issues.
- Proven experience leading legal teams and managing external counsel.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to balance strategic insight and operational execution.
- Deep understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
Preferred Experience:
- Background in the energy sector or a related regulated industry.
- Experience with M&A and strategic transactions in the energy or infrastructure space.
- Familiarity with commercial contracts and regulatory structures specific to the energy or power markets.
What We Offer
- A performance-driven culture that rewards achievement with competitive compensation and high incentive potential.
- Robust opportunities for professional growth, learning, and leadership development.
- A collaborative and supportive workplace that values work-life balance.
- Comprehensive employer-paid benefits for you and your family.
- Participation in a registered pension program managed by a leading Canadian financial institution.
- Access to wellness initiatives, team-building activities, and employee perks designed to promote health, engagement, and overall wellbeing.
