Senior Legal Counsel

Job Posting Start Date:

2025-12-15

Job Posting End Date:

2026-01-17

At Bruce Power, you’ll experience the meaningful work of advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation while contributing to a culture of excellence. Step into an inclusive and dynamic environment that values collaboration, encourages bold ideas and empowers you to make a real difference.

From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program, we offer interesting and impactful opportunities. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, providing constant growth and skill-building potential.

Be a part of the team — our future is bright!

As a Senior Lawyer, your expertise will directly support major infrastructure projects, innovative energy solutions, and the advancement of medical isotope technology—work that truly matters. You’ll tackle high-profile, complex legal matters in a dynamic, highly regulated environment, collaborating with industry leaders and government partners. Your advice will help drive major infrastructure projects and support Bruce Power’s commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability.

Bruce Power is seeking senior, experienced lawyers for both contract and permanent opportunities.

What will you be responsible for?

- Delivering high-quality legal advice and documentation across the outlined scope.

- Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and Bruce Power policies.

- Maintaining effective communication and reporting with Bruce Power stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities:

- Commercial Contracting: Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating project agreements, construction contracts, operations & maintenance contracts, design services agreements, master services agreements, equipment supply agreements, fuel supply agreements, lease agreements, sub-lease agreements, licence (access) agreements, IT-related agreements, renewals, amendments, purchase orders, and related documents.

- Financial Services and Project Finance: Leading or advising on new debt or project finance matters; assisting finance with covenant compliance and reporting for existing debt and bond facilities; supporting renewals or amendments.

- Construction Law: Advising on Construction Law and related matters including Ontario Construction Act, holdback and substantial completion regime, performance bonding, labour & materials bonding, letters of credit, and other performance security instruments.

- Corporate Law: Structuring and negotiating teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, partnership agreements, shareholders agreements, and related corporate matters; and general corporate compliance including board and shareholders resolutions.

- Dispute Resolution: Early-stage contractual analysis, drafting position papers, demand and forbearance letters, participating in settlement negotiations, drafting and negotiating settlement and release agreements.

Knowledge and Skills:

- Extensive Corporate/Commercial Law Experience: At least 6 years of private practice at a major firm or equivalent in-house experience, with a strong track record in complex commercial matters, finance transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Experience in transactions involving Indigenous Nations and communities is a plus.

- Advanced Contract Negotiation: Demonstrated expertise in negotiating, drafting, and managing high-value, complex contracts, including construction contracts, master service agreements, and service-level agreements.

- Energy Sector & Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with the Ontario energy market, regulatory frameworks, and industry-specific agreements. Ability to advise on compliance, permitting, and environmental regulations affecting nuclear and energy projects.

- Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues, assess risk, and develop practical, business-oriented solutions for company-wide challenges.

- Presentation & Communication Skills: Comfortable presenting legal issues to large groups and senior executives, both internally and externally. Able to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for diverse audiences.

Education and Experience:

- Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized Canadian university, or equivalent international legal degree with successful completion of the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) process for foreign-trained lawyers.

- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (or eligibility for admission).

- Additional certifications or advanced degrees (e.g., Master of Laws, business or project management credentials) are considered assets.

- Minimum of 6-8 years of legal experience, ideally gained in a combination of private practice and in-house corporate environments, ideally with exposure to energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries.

Why Bruce Power?

- Work on high-profile, complex infrastructure projects.

- Collaborate with passionate professionals in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

- Benefit from ongoing training, leadership development, and career advancement.

- Make a real impact on Ontario’s energy future.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview and background reference checks. If you’re a seasoned legal professional ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Bruce Power is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—everyone is encouraged to apply.

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.