Director, Legal

at  Emera Energy

The Opportunity:
Company: Emera Energy
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Closing Date: October 11, 2024
We are looking for an ambitious, hard-working, and business-savvy lawyer to join our Legal and Regulatory Affairs team at Emera Energy as Director, Legal. You will serve as a key legal advisor to our energy marketing, trading and asset management business. Responsibilities will include contract drafting and review, regulatory compliance, providing legal advice to our trading team and management, advising on risk mitigation, and generally protecting the Company’s interests.
Based in Halifax Nova Scotia, Emera Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA). We market and trade natural gas and power and provide a full suite of energy management services to our customers across North America.
Emera Energy’s values define our culture and support the achievement of our business objectives. Our business values Commercial Acumen, Performance, Collaboration, Challenge and Opportunity, Loyalty, Good Citizenship and last but not least, Fun and Celebration. If you see yourself in these values and are willing to learn all about our fast-paced trading business, this opportunity will be of interest to you.

• Professional with the highest ethical standards and integrity.

• A law degree (LL.B or Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school and eligibility to practice in Nova Scotia. Admission to the bar in a U.S. jurisdiction would also be considered.

• 6+ years post-call relevant commercial and transactional legal experience at a reputable law firm or in-house environment.
• Previous experience with energy trading contracts, regulatory compliance or risk management is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with team members to achieve the Company’s goals and maintain and strengthen relationships with our clients and key stakeholders.
• Business acumen that enables you to offer practical legal advice that fully appreciates the business risks and opportunities of a particular transaction or matter.
• Super organized and detail oriented.
• Clear, effective, and practical contract drafting skills, with a touch of creativity.
• Display enthusiasm while maintaining a high level of productivity in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated success in presenting ideas and legal concepts in a practical and non-legalese manner.