The incumbent is responsible for performing detailed regulatory legal research, analysis and evidence development activities, engaging and collaborating with internal stakeholders on complex regulatory matters, providing regulatory legal advice to senior leaders and advocating for the organization's interests through regulatory proceedings.They consult with business unit stakeholders to educate the organization on the impact of regulatory laws, policies, process and decisions, and executes departmental activities to implement the regulatory strategy, promote regulatory acumen in the organization and advance rate application objectives.
The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.
Toronto Hydro has implemented a mandatory vaccination requirement for all its employees. Proof of full vaccination will be required upon receiving a conditional offer of employment. Toronto Hydro will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to disability or any other ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops well-supported and well-written legal opinions, interpretations, and advice on regulatory legal matters, including persuasive regulatory evidence and arguments in support of the organization's rate and non-rate related regulatory applications.
- Represents and advances the organization's regulatory strategy, acting as a subject matter expert within the organization and at regulatory proceedings and industry stakeholder engagements.
- Provides analysis, advice and recommendations to senior leaders on regulatory laws, strategy, proposed policy developments, government relations advocacy, and issues management with an eye to corporate objectives.
- Participates in cross-functional projects and initiatives representing the regulatory team.
Conducts detailed regulatory legal research on emerging issues, best practices and current case law. - Prepares briefing and presentation materials and generates legal analysis to inform regulatory strategy and issues management activities.
- Liaises with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. regulatory staff, industry peers) in support of the organization's regulatory and rate applications strategy and issues management activities.
- Interacts with external counsel (as required), in support of rate and non-rate related regulatory applications.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate degree in Business or relevant field from an accredited school.
- Bachelor of Laws, LL.B or Juris Doctor, JD.
- A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Minimum 1 year of legal practice (post-call to the bar); with a focus on advocacy before administrative tribunals or civil litigation and dispute resolution (preferred).
- Working knowledge of administrative law principles and the energy sector, particularly regarding regulation of energy utilities.
- Analysis of complex legal and policy matters and application in a practical (business) context.
- Excellent oral and written advocacy, mediation and negotiation skills.
- Skilled in policy and strategy development.
- Well-developed project and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation, facilitation and active listening)
- Demonstrated ability to receive and effectively process complex information (legal and policy) in a fast-paced environment.
Toronto Hydro Corporation
14 Carlton Street
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.torontohydro.com/
