Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Law Services, the Commercial Services Counsel will work closely with Toronto Hydro’s Supply Chain team and internal client groups to prepare and review requests for proposals and procurement contracts. The incumbent will also provide legal opinions, prepare legal responses to and documentation for client groups, act as the departmental contact for various client groups, and advise on transactions, including negotiation of commercial agreements.
The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research and render interpretations of statutes, regulations and case law.
- Drafting, reviewing, assessment, and negotiation of contracts and a wide variety of other commercial documents involving Toronto Hydro, including procurement, information technology, and electrical operations.
- Completion of transactions relating to various subject matters
- Drafting and reviewing procurement related documents (e.g. Request for Proposals, Request for Quotations, Request for Tenders, Request for Information).
- Deliver practical and accurate legal opinions, interpretations, and advice on legal matters to Divisional client groups at Toronto Hydro. Legal review involves interpreting facts, precedents, and evaluating situations.
- Participate in legal analysis of policies and their development.
- Interact with and instruct external lawyers and organizations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized Law School.
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- One (1) or more years of experience drafting and negotiating legal contracts.
- Preference will be given to candidates who successfully demonstrate their experience with procurement law and/or the electricity sector in a legal capacity.
- Experience in working with clients and other parties in complicated and highly sensitive matters.
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Effective judgment and decision-making skills.
- Effective analytical and communication skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others.
- Proven track record in developing and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.
