Job Description

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At BC Hydro, we're working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need


people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,


inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,


and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers


and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.




We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you're a


person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to


help support you in your application process.

Legal Counsel 3

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 16



Employment type: Temporary Region: Lower Mainland



Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid



Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00

Position Highlights

We are looking for a full-time junior or intermediate practising lawyer (with at least 3 - 5 years post-call experience) in the


areas of Aboriginal Law and Public Utility or Utility Regulation to join our Legal team for a period of approximately 12


months.


As an integral part of the Legal Services team, the successful candidate will be mentored by other in-house lawyers


specializing in Indigenous and Regulatory matters, work with a Legal Services team of more than 25 lawyers, and mainly


support business colleagues specializing in Indigenous Relations and Public Utility Regulation.

What you'll do

As a member of the Legal Services team, you would:


Understand and effectively communicate BC Hydro's corporate values, priorities, operations, and risk tolerances.


Work through legal issues and provide timely legal advice to assist practical and strategic business decisions.


Communicate evolving legal and strategic risks through legal opinions, verbal advice, and briefing papers.


Work with other lawyers, both in-house and external legal counsel and, if required, manage the scope and budget for work
done by external legal counsel.




Foster and promote a work environment that is productive, collaborative, inclusive and diverse.

What you bring

You will have a current membership (or eligibility for membership) in the Law Society of British Columbia, plus a minimum
of 3 - 5 years of experience, either in-house or with a law firm.




Candidates with lesser experience may be considered if that experience has been focused on Indigenous and Regulatory
matters. We will not be accepting applications from articling students.




You have strong legal drafting, writing, negotiating and people skills, and are able to communicate legal views concisely
and effectively.




You are excellent at managing complex issues under time pressures.


You are experienced working with business teams or subject matter experts and are able to consider corporate objectives,
operational needs and public policy when providing legal advice.




You enjoy working in a team environment with colleagues and clients who are specialists in their field.


Your experience has included:


Knowledge of key principles relating to Aboriginal law, practical experience in consulting with First Nations and drafting
commercial agreements with First Nation parties; and



Experience with public utilities and utilities regulation in British Columbia or Canada or knowledge of principles relating to
administrative law.

What we offer

A comprehensive benefits package A minimum of 15 paid vacation days A lifetime pension Flexible work model, depending on your role type Training and development courses


For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

This position may be hired at a senior level based around candidate experience Annual salary: $ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00


Hybrid work model with in-person attendance at BC Hydro's offices in Vancouver at least 2 or 3 days a week.


Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,


include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without


any delays.




Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5R3

Date Posted:

2025-11-13

Closing Date:

2025-11-30



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