Articling Student At Law

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is pleased to offer an articling opportunity to a motivated law graduate. The successful candidate will participate in the AESO’s Student-at-Law Program, which supports the development of a law graduate into a practicing lawyer in accordance with the Legal Profession Act, the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta Code of Conduct.

You will be part of the Legal and Regulatory Affairs department. Working collaboratively with internal colleagues, our team provides strategic legal and business advice in relation to a number of regulatory and commercial matters and ultimately ensures compliance with the AESO’s public interest mandate, in accordance with our legislative and regulatory legal obligations.

You will:

• Provide support in preparing for and executing stakeholder consultation sessions.
• Support legal counsel in providing verbal and written legal advice on issues relevant to the AESO, including both commercial and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda to communicate findings.
• Assist with the AESO’s participation in regulatory proceedings held by the Alberta Utilities Commission and with litigation files if/as they arise.
• Develop an understanding of the AESO’s mandate, relevant legislation, government policies and industry issues.
• Assist in the drafting and development of AESO authoritative documents.
• Develop a knowledge management database of legal and regulatory opinions and materials.
• Assist in responding to requests for information, preparing guidance documents and training materials.

Signs you will enjoy working in this team:

• You thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary and dynamic environment.
• You have a curious mind and enjoy research.
• You have excellent written and spoken communication skills and experience dealing with technical information.
• You enjoy balancing multiple files and projects.
• You have an interest in the regulatory framework of Alberta’s electricity industry.
• You enjoy collaborating with a wide variety of people on projects and programs and participating in lively debate.

You have:

• Strong legal research skills and computer literacy.
• Previous related work and volunteer experience is an asset.
• A Bachelor of Laws or a Juris doctor Degree from a faculty of common law at a Canadian university or an equivalent qualification.
• Eligibility to article as a student-at-law within the Province of Alberta as of May 2023

We provide:

• Continuation of your salary while attending CPLED modules.
• A potential rotation through a law firm or an administrative tribunal.
• A competitive salary and benefits.
• Reimbursement of Law Society Fees.
• A flexible start date (May – September)

If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to be full participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Application deadline: April 18, 2023

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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