JOB SUMMARY:

The Legal Counsel is accountable 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.

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 and other legal issues
•    Draft required documentation including without limitation, commercial contracts, land purchase and sale agreements, 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
•    Assume carriage on litigation issues as directed
•    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 legal skills and a team player
•    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
•    Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies
•    Must have a continuing record of professional development

•    Experience in advising, drafting and negotiating land purchase and sale agreements and leases, supply and construction contracts, and information technology contracts would be an asset

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered