Articling Clerk: June 2026 - June 2027

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Emera Inc, Corporate Legal

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: December 4, 2024

Please note this role will begin in June 2026.

We are looking for an Articling Clerk to join our Corporate Legal Team here in Halifax, NS. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by December 4, 2024 and tell us what excites you about this role.

As an Articling Clerk within our Corporate Legal team you will:

• Be involved in corporate transactions;
• Draft commercial agreement, including the purchase and sale of various goods and services, commodity (natural gas and power) agreements, real estate, electricity purchase and sale arrangements;
• Have significant exposure to contract negotiations and drafting;
• Provide advice on legislation, regulations, licenses, permits and approvals governing our operations;
• Be exposed to securities filings;
• Prepare for, and attend hearings before various administrative tribunals, including the Nova Scotia Utilities and Review Board;
• Be involved in compliance issues that arise in relation to our businesses; and
• Research various legal issues.
  
  
  

What skills will make you successful?

Preference will be given to candidates with strong academic performance, particularly in business law courses, an interest in the energy, regulatory, or environmental fields, and the following skills and experience:

• A results-oriented focus is essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively manage several projects and deadlines simultaneously;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels;
• Dedication to teamwork and an eagerness to engage and collaborate;
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail;
• Proven ability to work in a complex, regulated corporate environment;
• Superior writing skills including the ability to compile information from research, case files or verbal direction, in order to draft documentation;
• Sound professional and business judgment;
• Confidence and a willingness to take on new challenges;
• Proficient with the use of information technology tools.
  
  
  

Please note: Only candidates expected to graduate with an LL.B. or J.D. from a Canadian law school in 2026, and eligible to commence articles in accordance with the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society rules are encouraged to apply by December 4, 2024.

At Emera, everyone is a leader in their own right. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. The successful individual in this role will endeavor to build strong collaborative relationships, takes ownership, while acting with integrity and drive operational excellence.

Why join our team?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: Participate in our benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness center, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
  
  
  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera: At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.