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Job Description   Legal Counsel - General Municipal Services   Working for the City means you are part of something big, something special! You will be part of a team of engaging, enthusiastic and dedicated people that are committed to collaborating with one another to deliver on our commitment to the residents, visitors and businesses of Mississauga.   Primary Responsibilities   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:   Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, Municipal Law, the successful candidate will deal with a variety of municipal law matters.   Responsibilities include providing legal advice and opinions, legal drafting, including drafting of bylaws and agreements. Responsible for researching legal issues and the preparation of legal opinions and reports, as well as providing legal and procedural advice to members of Council and City staff regarding the City's various undertakings. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, as well as in divisional and various cross functional teams. Performs other duties as assigned   Job Specifications   Job Specifications   Post-graduate university degree in law (LLB or JD) and member in good standing of the Ontario Bar. Minimum 5 years of varied progressive law experience including experience in municipal law. Experience in municipal finance and/or enforcement are considered as assets. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing, and demonstrated to ability to work on teams. Must demonstrate sound ability to provide advice and direction to members of Council, senior management and City staff, as necessary. Organizational skills and the proven ability to work under tight deadlines and determine work priorities are necessary.   Hours of Work: 35 hour per week   Salary: $107,510 - $153,090   Closing Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017   Number of Openings: 1 Permanent Full-Time   Department/Division/Unit: Corporate Services Department/ Legal Services Division   Work Location: 300 City Centre Drive   A Criminal Record Search will be required of the successful candidate, at his or her own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.   We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code , the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform City Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act .  

General Description   Legal Counsel will provide in-house litigation and other legal services regarding property and casualty insurance issues.   All necessary activities relating to the conduct of the defence of accident benefits, bodily injury and property loss claims including:   Research and preparation of legal opinions on coverage issues, liability and quantum of damages. Carriage of and responsibility for the delivery of cost effective and efficient resolutions of disputed claims. Preparation of pleadings and related materials. Conducting Examinations for Discovery. Court Attendances for motions, pre-trials and trials. Attendance at arbitration, pre-arbitration and mediations. Prepare materials for and conduct continuing education sessions. Provide mentorship to junior counsel   EDUCATION & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES   Bachelor of Law Degree and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada. 6+ years of property and casualty insurance defense, arbitration and litigation experience with focus in Bodily Injury, Accident Benefits, Personal Injury or Property. Trial or Arbitration experience is an asset. Proven litigation skills. Superior analytical and negotiation skills. Ability to interact with claims personnel and other various departments within the company. Professional level of English proficiency, both oral and written, is required.   NON-TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES   Customer Service Oriented Action & Results Oriented Sound & Timely Decision Making Skills Self-starter Excellent negotiation skills Independent-thinking Practical & Efficient Attentive to detail   Additional Information   This position will be located in North York   Desjardins is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Desjardins encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations during the recruitment and selection process as needed.

Location: 333 Bay Street - Toronto Legal Product Developer - Practical Law Canada/Personal Injury Practical Guidance (1-year contract) Purpose: To support the content creation and maintenance processes for Practical Law Canada, and Product Development and LPD Team Manager. This position is responsible for: -  supporting authoring process for Practical Law Canada materials by researching changes in the law and authoring, reviewing or editing portions of resources as directed by PL Canada Lawyer Editors; -  developing expertise with Practical Law and Personal Injury Practical Guidance (Litigator) on Litigator products and editorial tools; -  researching, writing, editing, updating and publishing legal updates for PL Canada resources created by in-house Lawyer Editors and third-party contributors as directed by PL Canada Lawyer Editors or Product Development Operations Manager; -  tracking updates to websites, caselaw and legislation. Filtering and relaying this information to the appropriate parties to support the timely maintenance of Practical Law and Personal Injury Practical Guidance resources; -  supporting Product Development Managers with go-to-market tasks including preparing content for marketing materials and assisting with webinar creation; -  keeping abreast of all legal developments which impact assigned products; and -  providing testing and other support as needed for various online products on WestlawNext Canada including Litigator. You will be a strong team player and will possess: -  an LL.B or J.D. degree; -  experience working as a lawyer or student in a law firm; -  excellent drafting and writing skills, including: very close attention to detail; an impressive command of grammar, punctuation and plain English, and; the ability to write about complex legal issues clearly and simply; -  enthusiasm, with a desire to improve the efficiency of legal services; -  strong analytical, problem-solving and issue-resolution skills; -  strong planning and organizational skills; -  the ability to work with minimal direct supervision; -  demonstrated research/writing skills; -  the ability to work under tight deadlines and to handle a variety of activities simultaneously; -  a positive attitude and a flexible approach; -  the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with others across Thomson Reuters; -  demonstrated research/writing skills; and -  PC skills (MS Office). Thomson Reuters offers an environment that is both challenging and supportive, and we are proud to have been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers from 2009 - 2017, a Best Workplace from 2006 - 2017, and a Great Place to Work for Women in 2015 and 2017. Thomson Reuters is committed to building a diverse workforce. We rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals, and to do that, we seek talented, qualified employees regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification. We consider work from home arrangements for people with a disability or specific accessibility needs. If requested, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment and assessment process. At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 50,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Bring your ambition to make a difference. We'll bring a world of opportunities. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on: www.thomsonreuters.com.

Job description Manager, Litigation (Competition 2016.37A)   Our organization :   The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets. The ASC has been named one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers for the past two years.   The Enforcement Division enforces Alberta securities laws by investigating and prosecuting breaches of those laws with a view to stopping current misconduct and preventing future misconduct. The Litigation department ensures the effective prosecution of administrative and quasi- enforcement proceedings by the ASC.   The opportunity:   Reporting to the Director, Enforcement, this newly created position is responsible for the oversight and management of litigation case files and ensuring the efficient and effective execution of litigation processes and practices. The successful candidate will also coach and mentor a team of 10 lawyers, provide legal advice regarding litigation activities and provide accurate and timely management updates to the Director, Enforcement.   Key responsibilities include:   Overseeing the case management of litigation files: assigning files; providing advice and direction on the sufficiency of evidence and the decision to prosecute, and managing all matters in relation to the prosecution or settlement of cases, etc. Providing advice, direction, support and feedback to the litigation team including: evaluating work performance and conducting annual performance reviews; conducting regular one-on-one and team meetings; setting goals; managing human resource issues; hiring and terminating personnel; and ensuring the team has the proper resources to meet set objectives. Establishing and ensuring adherence to effective and efficient litigation-related processes and practices, including (where applicable): ASC Rules of Procedure, Rules of Court, Crown Prosecutor responsibilities, disclosure, prosecutions and settlements. Providing legal advice to Enforcement managers and staff, and to the Director of Enforcement and other senior members of the Commission as required. Participating in and representing the interests of the Litigation department and the Enforcement division at management meetings, inter-divisional meetings and in committees and task forces within and outside the Commission. Keeping apprised of national and international developments regarding securities misconduct and enforcement strategies.   The ideal candidate will possess:   A law degree and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. A minimum of 15 years practicing law including five recent years of litigation experience. A minimum of three years management experience, including leadership of staff. Experience with administrative and quasi-criminal proceedings is an asset. Strong verbal and written presentation skills, superior problem solving and organizational abilities required The ability to handle scrutiny with high profile cases and its impact on the ASC’s reputation Proven leadership skills.       To apply:   Visit our website to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by May 5, 2017. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.albertasecurities.com.   Online applications will receive an automated confirmation. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.