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Junior Legal Counsel
Competition #: NLH-RE-26-109
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John’s
Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We’re looking for passionate and performance focused people – people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with regulatory applications, submissions, filings, and related proceedings before the Public Utilities Board and other administrative tribunals.
Conducts legal and regulatory research and prepares memoranda, opinions, briefing materials, evidence, and written submissions to support legal and regulatory matters.
Coordinates responses to Information Requests and works with internal stakeholders to gather, review, and organize required inputs.
Assistance in drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, internal policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
Provides legal support to internal clients on corporate, commercial, administrative, regulatory, and policy-related initiatives.
Supports dispute resolution and litigation matters, including document preparation and coordination with external counsel.
What We’re Looking For:
Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and well-structured legal documents.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and develop knowledge of regulatory frameworks and utility operations over time.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal stakeholders, external parties, management, employees, and multi-disciplinary teams.
What You’ll Need:
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) from a recognized university.
Member or eligible for membership in the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.
One (1) to three (3) years of experience as legal counsel or articling experience with exposure to regulatory, administrative, or corporate law.
Experience with regulatory proceedings, administrative tribunals, or public sector/utility environments is an asset.
CLOSING DATE: August 11, 2026
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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people’s utility that you can count on – providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they’re part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. There’s lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com
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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
