Counsel, Law​/Legal

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Status
:
Regular
Working Conditions
:
Onsite
Education/Certification Requirement
:
Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (must retain status)
Location
: 700 University Ave, Toronto, ON
Travel
: 10%
Final date to receive applications
:
February 27, 2026
Salary Range
: $111,000 - $161,000

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change‑makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on – and off – the job.

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In 2027, OPG will officially welcome law, governance and ESG employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This new space will enable teamwork, collaboration and innovation that will help us to achieve our mission to electrify life in one generation.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results‑driven litigation lawyer to join our team in the role of Counsel. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, the role of Counsel includes providing strategic legal advice and support to various client groups, including at senior management and executive levels, on regulatory, energy, commercial and/or labour and employment law litigation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

• Provide high quality and timely legal advice on regulatory, energy, commercial and/or labour and employment litigation.
• Stay current on OPG’s business and legal matters in general, including statutory changes, significant case law, and prevailing legal strategy.
• Work independently and as a member of a team to identify, research and resolve legal issues, overcome practical barriers, and provide risk‑based options that will work best for the OPG business.
• Educate business partners about legal matters and developments relevant to their business area.
• Employ effective work practices and file management.
• Meet all work schedule requirements and proactively pursue new challenges and files.
• Liaise and develop effective relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization; and
• Interact with and represent OPG with external stakeholders who may include OPG’s shareholder, government bodies and ministries, financial institutions, external counsel engaged by OPG, and opposing legal counsel.

• Bachelor of Law degree (LLB) and Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (must retain status)
• Minimum 3‑5 years of experience practicing litigation in the areas of regulatory, energy, commercial and/or labour and employment law.
• Experience working for/in a highly regulated industry such as utilities, energy or power with a proven ability to navigate a complex, regulated corporate environment.
• Must have an agile approach, aptitude to learn new subject matters quickly and ability to pivot as required.
• Ability to provide sound, risk‑informed and practical legal advice; experience providing advice to key internal business partners at various levels of management, including senior executives.
• Desire to understand our business, be a valued partner who provides strategic advice, while adding value as key decisions impacting the business are being made.
• Highest level of personal integrity, sound professional judgement and business acumen.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, research, writing and creative problem‑solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels.
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