Rodan Energy is a leading North American provider of solutions that helps our customers meet their goal of having a reliable, sustainable supply of power. Together, we are making sustainable, attainable!
Join Rodan to be part of a growing and innovative industry. Rodan was recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for three years in a row! This is a terrific place to learn and grow in your career and be part of a positive work environment. We offer rewarding careers and foster a collaborative culture where employees can produce their best work and reach their full potential.
To fuel our expansion and drive market success, we have an exciting opportunity available for a Director, Legal and Stakeholder Relations.
Job Information:
Reporting to the President & CEO, you will be responsible for Rodan’s legal and advocacy requirements. You will be a skilled corporate lawyer with strong skills in advocacy and stakeholder relations that wants to be a part of the leadership team of a growing and innovative energy business.
Rodan fosters a culture that promotes health and wellness and encourages work-life balance. This is a flexible hybrid role where you are required to work both remotely and in person depending on business needs. You will be required to work at our Corporate HQ in Mississauga a minimum of 2 days per week to attend and participate in workshops, projects, or team meetings.
Main Responsibilities & Duties:
- Lead all legal matters and stakeholder advocacy for the company in both Canada and the US
- Possess an entrepreneurial business-minded approach and take initiative to identify strategic opportunities for the business
- Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret complex commercial agreements and RFPs
- Oversee corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, joint venture structuring and other transactions
- Support the human resources team on employment law and policies; health and safety; and benefits
- Risk management and compliance in all the markets we operate including working with energy regulators, agencies, system operators and utilities
- Provide accurate, efficient, and timely support to business stakeholders and colleagues in all functional areas of the business
- Advise on legal compliance and risk management, including insurance
- Engage and oversee external counsel as required
Due to the growth of Rodan, you must be willing to turn your hand to other tasks depending on business needs.
Qualifications:
- Either a J.D. or LL.B. degree from a top tier Canadian or American university and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Minimum of 5 years’ legal experience in a corporate/commercial/in-house environment
- Knowledge of the electricity markets, power development and software technology sectors is an asset
- Sound legal and business judgement to make effective decisions and problem solve
- Positive, professional team player who is a self-starter and can work independently, reliably, and efficiently
- Well organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated advocacy skills to lead policy development discussions with government, agencies and industry associations
- Willingness to continually learn
RODAN BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Health benefits after probationary period (medical, dental, vision, health care spending, life insurance, LTD, AD&D,)
- 3 weeks vacation
- RRSP annual contribution top up
- Employee assistance program (24/7 benefits to address problems that are personal or work related ie. psychological, financial, legal and parental support services)
- Teledoc (24/7 access to Doctors by phone, video or app)
Rodan Energy is strongly committed to diversity and equality of opportunity. We strive to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive for everyone.
Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19.. If Applicants are not Fully Vaccinated, they will be asked to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. If no such accommodation is identified, the Applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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