Description:

Drax is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to lead litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute-related matters across our North American operations. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an accomplished legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering practical legal solutions that support organizational success.

As Senior Counsel – Litigation, you will partner closely with the Deputy General Counsel of North America, fellow in-house attorneys, and senior business leaders to develop litigation strategy, manage legal risk, and support Drax's commercial and operational objectives. You will oversee complex U.S. litigation matters while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership across North America and the UK.

Why join Drax?
At Drax, we're not just generating power; we're transforming it. We're a diverse and committed team, working together to create a brighter, more sustainable future. When you join us, you'll find:

A Clear Purpose: Be part of a company at the forefront of sustainable energy, making a real difference for the planet and our communities.
Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our people.
Comprehensive Benefits: From day one, you'll receive competitive wages, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and an RRSP matching plan to support your financial goals. You'll also participate in a company bonus plan that rewards overall Drax performance and safety.
A Supportive Team: Work in an environment where continuous learning is encouraged, and your contributions are valued. We're a ‘can-do' kind of place, empowering you to make informed decisions and do the right thing.

Your Day-to-Day as a Senior Counsel - Litigation. You'll be:

Responsible for managing significant litigation and dispute matters across the U.S. and Canada, often involving material legal, financial, operational, and reputational risk.
Oversee outside counsel engagement, litigation budgets, e-discovery providers, and other third-party support in a cost-effective and strategically disciplined manner.
Provide legal advice and reporting to senior business leaders and support board-level updates on significant litigation, disputes, and related regulatory matters
Operate in a multi-jurisdictional environment requiring sound judgment, prioritization, and the ability to manage a varied and complex portfolio of contentious matters.
Expected to contribute to broader legal and compliance objectives by identifying risk trends, improving processes, and helping reduce future disputes and investigations.

What you'll bring:
To excel in this vital role, you'll need:

Juris Doctor required and active license to practice law in the United States.
Must be admitted and in good standing with the state bar of one of the following states: Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama
Substantial litigation experience, ideally including significant responsibility for complex commercial, regulatory, environmental, employment, or other high-risk disputes in an in-house setting.
Demonstrated ability to lead litigation strategy, assess risk pragmatically, and manage matters through all phases of dispute resolution, including early assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trial preparation, and settlement.
Strong experience selecting, instructing, and managing outside counsel, controlling legal spend, and ensuring high-quality, commercially focused legal support.
Experience with e-discovery, document preservation, legal holds, internal investigations, witness preparation, and litigation reporting.
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state court procedure, AAA arbitration processes, regulatory investigations, and administrative proceedings; experience with Canadian disputes and cross-border issues is desirable.
Ability to provide clear, concise, and practical legal advice to senior leaders, including advice on sensitive, high-profile, or reputationally significant matters.
Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and build credibility across legal and business teams.
Sound judgment, high integrity, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.
Experience advising on policies, training, contract risk issues, and dispute-prevention strategies is strongly preferred.

How we act at Drax:
Our culture is built on a few core beliefs that guide everything we do:

We care about what matters: We support each other to achieve important goals.
We're a can-do kind of place: We're empowered to make informed decisions and do what's right.
We see things differently: We share insights, search for new ideas, and innovate.
We listen carefully: We ensure everyone feels heard and valued.
We do what we say we'll do: We are proactive, committed, and reliable.