Governance Counsel

Expected Salary Range: $90810 - $113512 Annually

Target Variable Performance Pay: 8%

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidates experience education training and alignment with the roles requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Corporate Governance the Governance Counsel supports the daily operational functions of the Corporate Secretariat and the divisions responsibilities for the organizations enterprise risk management and corporate governance through integration with the risk team and the development analysis and implementation of corporate governance solutions relating to regular and special Board of Directors processes matters and meetings. This includes supporting the management of enterprise risks; the governance relationship with the shareholder; mandates/charters and other documentation; education; evaluation and reporting particularly as these issues relate to regulatory requirements for example OEB and OSC. The incumbent is also responsible for the day-to-day review of all disclosure materials including material legal disclosure for legal compliance as well as consistency with corporate strategy external stakeholder management plans and the organizations risk framework. They will provide legal subject matter expertise in key areas for example Corporate Finance Securities Law Disclosure Affiliate Relationships Code and be the primary business unit liaison to internal stakeholders for resolving applicable legislative regulatory and governance risks.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the planning and daily functioning of the Corporate Secretariat.
• Acts as a key contributor to the day to day functionary to the Corporate Secretariat portfolio which includes the preparation of materials research and day-to-day interaction related to those materials with board members.
• Researches and provides advice on board and corporate governance best practices developments benchmarking and compliance.
• Acts as a reviewer of all disclosure materials for legal compliance as well as consistency with the organizations strategy / objectives and risk management framework.
• Coordinates legal elements of transactional projects such as corporate finance transactions alternative and new forms of financing and business and joint venture arrangements.
• Interacts with internal stakeholders and external counsel to develop thorough and detailed materials for Board of Directors in response to new business and corporate transactions.
• Supports the Policy administration process.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (JD).
• A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• One (1) or more years of experience in corporate governance corporate structuring corporate finance securities law transactional or corporate secretarial experience.
• Knowledge of the electricity or energy industries preferred.
• Knowledge of legislation and common law impacting the organization.
• Superior judgment maturity and decision-making skills to enable engagement with organizations boards and executive management on extremely sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ensure consistent preservation of confidentiality and solicitor/client privilege in all aspects.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

TOTAL REWARDS

To support the overall well-being and success of our employees Toronto Hydro provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes:

• 100% employer paid Health & Dental benefits
• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
• Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
• Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year

This position is based in a hybrid environment allowing for remote work two days per week based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite Tuesday to Thursday. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. As part of this artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be used to assist in screening assessing or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision-making to ensure fairness and consistency.

ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT

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