Articling Student (2024-2025)

47110 - Toronto - Temporary - 10 months

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

In-house law department (practice includes litigation, corporate and commercial, employment, regulatory, real estate, administrative, pension, and securities law) requires an Articling Student for the 2024-2025 articling term.

Job Duties:

Throughout the year the student will divide his or her time among the following areas in these approximate percentages, which may vary depending on the lawyers’ needs and workload: Litigation 25%, Corporate/Commercial 40%, Securities 25% and Real Estate 15%.

There will be no organized system of rotation through the practice areas as the student will work in all areas throughout the term of articles.

• The student will prepare legal memoranda advising supervising lawyers of the results of research and other tasks performed.
• The student will also assist in the preparation of reporting letters advising clients of the status of various matters and assist in the preparation of opinion letters to clients under the supervision of the instructing lawyer.
• Depending on the nature of the matter, the student may report on matters directly to the client by telephone or by letter after consultation with the instructing lawyer.
• The student will also assist our law clerks in the administration of Small Claims Court cases and, providing the opportunity is available, will conduct Small Claims Court trials.
• The student will assist in other aspects of the litigation practice, such as attending examinations for discovery with the instructing lawyer, attend motions and trials.
• The student will also work on corporate/commercial matters and assist with due diligence.

Salary: $70,000 per annum pro-rated over 10 months

Start and End Date of Position: August 2024 - June 2025

Information Required:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Law School Transcripts

• Minimum of 2 Letters of Reference

If you share our passion for safety, our customer service focus, and are ready to play a lead role in building a bright future, we would love to hear from you!

Thank you for considering this opportunity and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: March 18, 2024

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