Proudly Canadian, Enercare is a portfolio company of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (“Brookfield”). Enercare is Ontario’s leading provider of heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and water heating and treatment needs for over 65 years, providing home services to over 1.1M Canadians.
As Enercare evolves, so too does its need for legal support. The legal department works closely with and provides both legal and business/operational support to all the business groups and corporate functions within the organization. It is now seeking a Litigation Counsel to join its team of 4 lawyers, a paralegal and law clerk. This individual will work on pre-litigation disputes and litigation matters including complex customer claims, property damage claims, workplace investigations and claims against suppliers and competitors. You will have the opportunity to attend examinations for discovery, motions, mediations, pre-trials and trials, to the extent required, and interact with external counsel on outsourced files. This role will also be involved in drafting motions and pleadings and advising on regulatory matters as well as the opportunity to develop corporate / commercial legal skills. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation, this position will be based in the head office in Markham, Ontario, with the option to work remotely 1 day a week.
The ideal candidate will ideally have 1-3 years of experience in litigation, gained at a reputable law firm or corporation. Experience with employment matters and/or consumer protection law would also be seen as an asset. Excellent advocacy, drafting, and interpersonal skills are essential in this role. A strong business acumen, and the ability to think strategically, pragmatically and work independently are also important.
This is a great opportunity to continue your litigation practice while being an integral part of an organization. It is also a position that has growth opportunities and offers a broad range of work with the ability to deal directly with various business groups and external counsel. Enercare is able to offer a competitive compensation package, challenging work and a friendly environment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume to Lorene Nagata or Garrett Giannidis at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search, or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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