Legal Counsel

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.

Posted: February 14, 2025

Closing Date:  March 2, 2025

Position Type: Permanent

Union: Exempt - Management Professional (MP)
 

ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

PEOPLE. That's the power behind ENMAX Corporation. As one of Alberta's leading energy and utility providers, our employees are the strength and knowledge that continue to drive our success. At the ENMAX group of companies, we look for energy solutions for today, while knowing we have the power to provide for a better tomorrow.

We are seeking a pragmatic and strategic Legal Counsel to join the ENMAX in-house Legal Team.  The ideal candidate is a keen problem-solver and relationship builder who will effectively partner with the business to deliver strategic and commercially relevant legal advice on a wide variety corporate and commercial matters.

Major Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a deep understanding of ENMAX business operations to provide quality legal
  advice, identify legal risks, and advise on legal obligations and steps to protect ENMAX’s
  interests

• Develop timely and practical legal solutions for assigned client groups

• Draft and negotiate contracts and advise during negotiations and procurement events

• Develop relationships within the Legal Team and across the organization to ensure the
  effective delivery of legal support and advice to the business

• Assist with ongoing precedent development and process improvement

• Review policies and advise on compliance with legal requirements

• Negotiate with third parties and external stakeholders

• Work collaboratively and strategically with external counsel, as needed

• Keep current on key legislative matters and update the business and Legal Team as
  required

• Contribute to a culture focused on teamwork, pragmatic solutions, and continuous learning and development

Education Required:

• LLB or JD, Practicing member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta

Qualifications & Experience:

• 6+ years’ post-call experience at a top-level firm or in-house, with a strong background  
  in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

• Experience in more than one of the following specific areas (asset): corporate commercial/contract law, energy, construction, engineering, and procurement, IT, land rights and commercial leasing, capital markets, finance and/or banking, mergers and acquisitions

Competencies:

• Self-directed and solutions-oriented person who thrives in a high-functioning, high-performing team

• Prioritize, identify and synthesize key issues and tactfully reach solutions for a diverse group of clients

• Technical legal skills, drafting and written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively problem solve

• Strong attention to detail

• Positive and collaborative attitude

• Build strong working relationships in a diverse and fast-paced business environment

• Adapt to change, and display sound and ethical judgment when providing advice

• Willingness to listen to and consider other perspectives and find mutually beneficial solutions

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Location:  This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) work force with office workspace located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Note: 

• We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.

• If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.

• Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public.  Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX.

• Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.  Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required. 

• Two professional references will be requested.

• Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

Please visit our careers page to learn more about other opportunities at ENMAX Corporation.

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