Solicitor or Senior Solicitor

Solicitor or Senior Solicitor

Current and Future Regular Positions

Head Office/Flexible Locations

Competition # 22383-2026

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we’re New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

As a member of NB Power’s Legal department, the Solicitor is responsible to provide legal advice on a wide variety of commercial, contractual, employment, construction, procurement, First Nations, and/or litigation matters to all levels and divisions of the Corporation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, negotiation and drafting contracts to further business objectives, providing recommendations and interpretations relative to changes within the Corporation and legislation, the preparation of contractual documentation, drafting of pleadings, legislative interpretation, legal research, dispute resolution, and providing legal opinions. As such, our ideal teammate must have a thorough understanding of, and previous experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate/ commercial law, litigation, labour and employment law, regulatory law, construction law, Aboriginal law, and procurement law.

Reporting to the Director of Legal, Facilities & Energy Management, the Solicitor will regularly interact with other members of the Legal department and be assigned legal files working with all levels and divisions of NB Power.

Key functions include:

• Provide timely and business-minded legal advice
• Make recommendations and interpretations relative to applicable legislation and/ or regulations
• Review and/or prepare all relevant legal documentation as assigned

Our ideal teammate will have the following:

• Bachelor of Law Degree
• Membership in good standing or to be eligible for membership in good standing with the Law Society of New Brunswick
• At least four years of experience practicing law since being called to the Bar
• Three years of experience focused on at least one of the above noted areas of law
• A proven track record of working well in a team environment

The following would be considered assets:

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree
• Previous experience with large scale construction or engineering projects

Should the candidate have more than eight years of experience practicing law since being called to the Bar, they may be eligible for the classification of a Senior Solicitor.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency and eligibility for admission to the Law Society of New Brunswick. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials.

In order to be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Julie Rideout Gallibois at careers@nbpower.com.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, Thursday, May 21, 2026

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.