Legal Counsel, Law - #227295

Permanent - Full Time

We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us!

Anticipated Salary Range - $97,391.00 - $182,819.00

Apply no later than 06/14/2026 to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

The Legal Counsel is accountable serve as the legal authority for the corporation. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible to provide legal services to the Corporation and its subsidiaries; ensuring the maximum protection of legal rights and to maintain operations within the limits prescribed by legislation while aligning departmental efforts with SaskPower’s strategic goals and objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide informal (verbal) and formal (written) opinion on legal matters
• Meet with and advise employees at all levels regarding land, corporate and commercial and other legal issues
• Draft required documentation including without limitation, commercial contracts, land purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, correspondence, and submissions
• Provide advice and assistance in the preparation and application of corporate policies
• Participate in the development of strategy and negotiations with third parties
• Assume carriage on litigation issues as directed
• Recommend and undertake initiatives required to preserve legal rights to the Corporation's property
• Monitor and advise the Corporation with respect to changes in the law
• Manage departmental resources effectively by identifying efficiencies and best practices for the department with a focus on innovation and improvement
• Deliver presentations to SaskPower’s Executive, Board of Directors and/or other Government committees regarding policies, programs, and budgets
• Other related duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (L.LB) or Juris Doctor
• Member of, or be eligible for membership in the Law Society of Saskatchewan
• Strong legal skills and a team player
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to foster and improve the long-term development and growth of the corporation, department, and staff
• Results oriented and strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex and confidential issues with extreme sensitivity and professionalism
• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and teamwork
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies
• Must have a continuing record of professional development
• Experience in advising, drafting and negotiating land purchase and sale agreements and leases, supply and construction contracts, and information technology contracts would be an asset
  
  

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of fostering and maintaining a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act .

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

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Please apply by 06/14/2026.