WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity.

For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self.

TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta is actively seeking an experienced and dynamic legal counsel to provide in-house legal advice and support to TransAlta and its subsidiaries on commercial and transactional matters to support our Commercial, Growth and Operations teams in our various operating jurisdictions. Large project and/or construction experience, as well as familiarity with the electricity sector, are also an asset.

TransAlta has a results-oriented, fast paced and high-energy work environment. The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, with a proven capability to work effectively and collaboratively to provide the highest level of practical commercial and legal support. A professional, pro-active orientation, and solutions-oriented, hands-on approach are essential. Strong commercial acumen, as well as effective negotiation and drafting skills are a must. You must also be able to balance competing demands, and partner with multiple functional teams in a highly dynamic business environment.  

This role offers the successful candidate opportunity for significant exposure within TransAlta, as well as to collaborate, grow and take on new challenges.      

This role is based out of our Head Office in Downtown Calgary, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Accountable for providing legal advice and services to TransAlta on a broad range of legal matters, including:

• Providing effective and practical legal support to the Commercial, Growth and/or Operations teams, as needed, to support existing relationships and explore new commercial opportunities, including drafting and negotiating commercial arrangements and agreements, including power purchase agreements, partnership and joint venture agreements, letters of intent, bids, leases, and other contracts
• providing legal and commercial advice and support on major projects, including corresponding commercial agreements, as well as construction, procurement and related contracts
• Advising TransAlta on the legal and commercial implications of various business initiatives and related decisions
• Providing advice and direction on TransAlta’s corporate policies, as required; and
• Providing additional legal services as required in consultation with the EVP Legal, VP Legal, Legal Directors/Managers

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following qualifications and experience:

• Qualified to practice law in any Canadian jurisdiction
• Four or more years of relevant experience in a top tier firm or in-house setting
• Experience in commercial or corporate legal matters, with an emphasis on commercial transactions, including experience in effective transaction structures, negotiations and drafting
• Experience providing legal support and advice in respect of large projects and/or construction matters is an asset
• Strong interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide legal advice within cross functional relationships
• A pragmatic, solutions and results-oriented mindset is a must

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. To learn more about how we can energize your future, check out our new Employee Experience Booklet.

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process.