Job Description

Job Title: Senior Solicitor
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Legal
Location: Halifax, NS, Hybrid
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Closing Date: February 24,2023
Reference Number: 10968

At Nova Scotia Power, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system\xe2\x80\x94for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It\xe2\x80\x99s why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging\xe2\x80\x94at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by February 24, 2023, and tell us what excites you about this role.

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

What skills will make you successful?

• 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\xe2\x80\x99s Society.

At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. The successful individual in this role will think strategically and exercise sound judgement, drives operation excellence or customers and takes ownership and acts with integrity.

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\xe2\x80\x99s business strategy.

Occasional travel will be required for this role.

Why join our team? Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.

• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan,
• 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, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and employer matching RRSP contributions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera: At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity. At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding proof, has been suspended. This policy may be reinstated in the future, either in full or in part, at the discretion of the Company, and employees will be required to demonstrate compliance. Any non-compliance could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

At Emera we understand that experience comes in many forms. We\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99ve listed above, please consider applying. If you don\xe2\x80\x99t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, set up a to learn about future opportunities!

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