Senior Counsel

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%
Deadline to Apply: February 27, 2026
Salary Range: $134,000.00 - $214,500.00 Per Year

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.
 

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for two dynamic, strategic and results driven lawyers to join our team in the role of Senior Counsel. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel:

• One Senior Counsel will mainly support OPG’s major projects and strategic business initiatives; and
• One Senior Counsel will advise on regulatory and/or Indigenous relations legal matters.

Both Senior Counsel will utilize their legal experience to assist with provide strategic legal advice and support in their practice areas of expertise. Experience working at a large law firm or in-house legal department, as well as experience of working in the energy industry, is considered an asset. 

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.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Provide high quality and timely legal advice in the practice areas they support:
  • Including but not limited to corporate/commercial, procurement, capital markets, financial services, project finance and M&A; or
  • Regulatory and/or Indigenous relations law.
• Effectively advise OPG business partners on managing legal, including contractual, risks,
• Develop and execute legal strategy collaboratively with OPG business partners.
• Work independently and as a member of a team to identify, research and resolve legal issues, overcome practical barriers, and provide options that will work best for OPG’s business.
• Stay current on OPG’s business and legal matters in general, including statutory changes, significant case law, and prevailing legal strategy.
• Continue to learn, develop and expand into new areas of legal knowledge to best support OPG’s enterprise goals. 
• Educate business partners about legal matters and developments relevant to their business area.
• Employ effective work practices and document/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, potentially including OPG’s shareholder, government bodies and ministries, financial institutions, external counsel engaged by OPG, and opposing legal counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (must retain status)
• Minimum 7 years of experience practicing law in Ontario.
• Highest level of personal integrity, sound professional judgement and business acumen.
• Ability to build relationships with business partners and be a team player.
• Superior writing skills, including the ability to compile information from research, case files or verbal direction to draft documentation.
• Ability to provide sound, risk-informed and practical legal advice.
• A results-oriented focus and the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and effectively manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong communications skills: ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to work in a complex, regulated corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and confident; and
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, document management and other similar technology tools.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct. 

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro. 

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. #LI-Onsite

Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. 

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.