Business Unit: Legal Resources and Corporate Governance Grade/Band: Band 4 Shift Work Senior Counsel Hiring Pay Range: $165,000 - $200,000 Legal Counsel Hiring Pay Range: $130,000 - $165,000 The successful placement within the range will depend on qualifications, relevant work experience, and other applicable considerations. We are charged with purpose , delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity for homes, businesses, and communities across the province. Our central role includes managing the provincial power grid in real-time, overseeing and evolving Ontario’s electricity market, engaging with government, municipalities and Indigenous communities, and planning for Ontario’s future electricity needs.

At the centre of that transformation is our legal team. Our lawyers work at the intersection of law, public policy, and energy transformation — advising on strategic initiatives, major procurements, regulatory matters, governance, and enterprise-wide projects. No two days are the same, and the work carries real public impact.

If you want challenging, varied work alongside exceptional colleagues, and the chance to build a broad and rewarding in-house practice, we'd like to hear from you. This is a non-unionized position that falls within the Legal Division of the Legal Resources and Corporate Governance Business Unit. Advise business leaders on commercial, regulatory, governance, procurement, privacy, employment, and operational matters, identifying risks early and recommending practical solutions.

Support significant organizational initiatives, projects, and procurements from planning through implementation. Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements and other legal documents. Lead or support complex, cross-functional matters that require strategic thinking and senior-level stakeholder management.

Manage external counsel, ensuring quality, cost control, and customer service. Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Legal team,



including mentoring colleagues and optimizing legal department functions and processes. Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Solid legal judgment and business acumen, with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a superior ability to articulate legal issues and advocate positions. A minimum of 4 years (Legal Counsel) or 8 years (Senior Counsel) of post-call experience gained in a leading law firm, sophisticated in-house legal department, government, regulatory agency, or a combination of these environments.

Commercial transactions and contracting Infrastructure, construction, or project development Regulatory or administrative law Environmental law Indigenous law Corporate Governance Public-sector matters ~ Experience in the energy sector is an asset, but not required. We welcome candidates from a broad range of legal backgrounds who are interested in applying their skills in a dynamic and evolving industry. Best-in-class benefits and long-term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan.

IESO will not conduct interviews or offer positions via online, text, chat or social media platforms. We will not gather personal information directly from candidates or potential candidates. The IESO currently has a 3-day in-office work week for applicable roles.

Over the course of 2026, the IESO will advance plans to acquire additional office space to accommodate more in-office time. While the timeline for moving to a full 5-day in-office model has not yet been established, we are committed to keeping employees and candidates informed as plans progress and give them as much advance notice as possible to prepare for any changes. At the IESO, we know that achieving great results depends on embracing diversity by attracting, developing, and retaining people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

We do this by ensuring our recruitment and advancement policies are fair and equitable, and by creating an accessible and inclusive environment—one that values every team member’s unique skills and experiences and ensures they have the support they need to achieve their potential.

📌 Senior Managing Counsel (Toronto)
🏢 Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
📍 Toronto