Legal Counsel (Full Time, Permanent)

Legal Counsel

LEGAL B/C

Date Posted: J ob Type: Full-time Permanent
We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. We’re excited to share that we are hiring for a Legal Counsel.

NOTE: The posting will remain open until a successful candidate is identified.
Reporting to the Director, Law and Regulatory, this individual will provide legal direction, advice and support on a variety of routine and complex electricity regulatory matters primarily in the areas of rates and tariffs. This will involve interpretation of applicable legislation, rules and regulatory policy. The successful candidate may also provide legal direction, advice and support on facility applications and other regulatory and compliance matters. The candidate will oversee the drafting of application-related materials and act as legal counsel in regulatory hearings before the Alberta Utilities Commission.
The successful candidate will be eager to learn and be mentored by senior legal counsel and senior management, but also comfortable independently managing their own regulatory files. Advise on a range of regulatory and associated legal matters primarily in the area of rates and tariff applications and on facility applications and compliance matters, as required.
Draft regulatory applications and related regulatory filings.
Advise on the legal and business implications of regulatory and/or legal approaches while anticipating legal and regulatory concerns and devising strategies to resolve them.
Collaborate with other areas across the Law and Regulatory department to manage legal risk.
Conduct legal research to support regulatory applications and related regulatory filings.
Represent AltaLink in hearings as a member of a legal team in proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission.
Manage external counsel and applicable budgets.
Work closely with other AltaLink groups such as project management and operations to protect AltaLink’s legal interests.
Demonstrate and continuously build a solid understanding of regulatory law and practice and keep abreast of current developments and trends.
Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

Qualified to practice law in Alberta and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.

• A university degree in law (LLB; 2-6 years of related legal experience. Experience in regulatory, electricity or energy law and providing advice in a team setting on projects and/or filings would be considered an asset.
• Ability to provide practical legal advice and assess risk.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
• Proven track record of good attendance and performance

Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.
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At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.
Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
Spending Accounts
Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
Social Club