Articling Clerk

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Emera Inc, Corporate Legal

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: December 4, 2026

Please note this role will begin in June 2028.

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, 2026 and tell us what excites you about this role.

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

Be exposed to a wide variety of legal work across Emera’s Canadian businesses, with three-month rotations within the legal teams at Emera, Emera Energy, and Nova Scotia Power, concluding with a three-month rotation with McInnes Cooper’s Halifax office.

Assist with corporate transactions;

Draft commercial agreements, including the purchase and sale of various goods and services, commodity (natural gas and power) agreements, real estate, electricity purchase and sale arrangements;

Gain significant exposure to contract negotiations and drafting;

Conduct legal research on legislation, regulations, licenses, permits and approvals governing our operations;

Assist with the preparation of securities filings;

Prepare for, and attend hearings before various administrative tribunals, including the Nova Scotia Energy Board; and

Assist with the review of corporate policies and other compliance matters that arise in relation to our businesses.

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 while effectively managing 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 2028, and eligible to commence articles in accordance with the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society rules are encouraged to apply by December 4, 2026.

Why join our team?

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.

Inclusion:

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and 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. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy:

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.