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Job Description As part of Canada's largest automobile association, we are passionate about keeping our Members safe-- whether they are on the road, at home, or travelling abroad. Meeting the diverse needs of our two-million Members requires high performing, forward thinking, and innovative people who work collaboratively to keep propelling our business forward. Life at CAA Club Group is fast paced, performance-driven and rewarding. We value our Associates' career growth and ongoing professional development-- and we regularly recognize their achievements and outstanding results.  We work hard and play hard. We're about doing what's right, and feeling good about it.  We are currently looking for an additional Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team.     In this role, you will provide timely and strategic legal advice to the Company’s various business units regarding corporate/commercial matters. You will keep up to date on legal developments and their impact upon the business, including Roadside, Travel, Retail, and Insurance.  You will prepare, review and negotiate various types of commercial agreements (e.g. licenses, leases, IT services agreements and consulting agreements, sponsorships and marketing agreements) and provide legal support to the senior Legal Counsel and CAA Privacy Office.   Job Requirements In order to be successful in the role, you will be: Highly adaptable (comfortable at rapidly switching channels, and adjusting delivery style to serve a variety of internal clients day to day). Adept at relationship/trust building. Comfortable taking on new areas of law and/or industry with the goal of becoming the team's subject matter expert. Highly motivated and enthusiastic, proactive with the ability to work in a collaborative dynamic, fast paced team environment as well as independently You will also have: Excellent drafting, organization and problem-solving ability Strong business acumen, analytical, communication and presentation competencies Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and facilitate consensus Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously  

We have an exciting Full Time Non-Unionized opportunity in the Office of the City Solicitor for an experienced and motivated individual   Legal Counsel – Development/Real Estate (2 Positions) (JOB # J0318-0068)   As one of Southern Ontario’s fastest growing cities, with its mix of urban and rural areas, Vaughan is an in-demand place to live and work. Vaughan is considered one of Canada’s most family friendly cities with a dynamic and diverse population of over 300,000.  With one of the top performing economies, a growing tourism industry and an enviable portfolio of recreational and cultural venues, this is the place where you want to be.   The Office of the City Solicitor is growing and is seeking two experienced Development/Real Estate lawyers. Reporting to the Director, Legal Services, your duties will include: Providing a full range of timely, pragmatic, and high quality legal services to City Council, Senior Management, and staff regarding complex development and real estate matters. Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating sophisticated agreements related to residential, commercial, and industrial land development.\ Providing clear and concise advice with respect to all aspects of a variety of real estate transactions with both private and public sector entities. Drafting reports and providing advice to Council on general development, real estate, and municipal matters in both public and in camera forums. Completing all other duties as assigned.   Qualifications and experience: Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Minimum of 3 years of development and real estate experience as a practicing lawyer. Municipal sector experience is an asset. Demonstrated ability to identify and manage competing priorities while working both independently and in collaboration with colleagues and staff. Excellent communication, drafting, and critical analysis skills.   In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, we have a strong focus on health and wellness, including fitness facilities and family-focused benefits.   If you are an energetic person who is interested in bringing your knowledge and passion to the City of Vaughan, please visit our website to apply online by Friday, April 13, 2018.   Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.   The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are a mid-size, full service law firm located in the heart of the City of Vaughan. Our firm's founding partners built this business from the ground up on the basic principle of putting the client first. Today, our team enjoys a fast-paced, dynamic work environment coupled with a collegial office culture - where our team works together by supporting one another to provide our clients a level of service that is second to none. Our continued success is, without a doubt, linked to our ability to attract and retain high-caliber individual lawyers, associates, students, and support staff, who embody our core-values as we continue to enhance and grow our team in various roles and capacities. JUNIOR FAMILY LAW LITIGATION CLERK: Bianchi Presta LLP is currently seeking applications for the role of a Junior Legal Assistant or Law Clerk to support our Family Law Litigation Group and join our BP team by assisting one of our firm’s Family Law litigators in all aspects of Family Law litigation and practice generally. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic with excellent organizational and communication skills, will be able to work independently, will be detail-oriented and will be creative in problem solving. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Initiating the organization of and managing of files or parts of files, in particular financial disclosure; Calculating litigation time lines and ensuring deadlines are met; Liaising with clients and other professionals; Drafting Family documents such as Financial Statements, Net Family Property Statements, Financial Disclosure Briefs, etc.; Creating and maintaining a document database, and indexing and cross-referencing financial documents; Creating and maintaining a case file database for litigation; Compiling and responding to disclosure requests, and reviewing and ensuring sufficiency of responses received to our disclosure requests; Other duties, as required QUALIFICATIONS: Legal Administrative Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma from a recognized college preferred; Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant or law clerk with specific Family Law practice experience General litigation experience would also be an asset Knowledge of the Family Law Rules and Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure; Must possess strong attention to detail and exceptional proofreading skills Ability to communicate in a professional, efficient manner with clients and external contacts as well as internally throughout the firm; Highly organized, team player with the ability to work under pressure, deal with changing priorities and meet strict deadlines; Ability to work well in a team and with minimum supervision when required; Excellent proficiency with DivorceMate and MS Office Suite 2016 products including Word, Excel, Outlook, digital dictation and Adobe PDF viewer, and generally strong computer literacy. SALARY: Commensurate with Experience BACKGROUND & REFERENCE CHECKS: Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check and employment and educational verifications. A reference check will also be conducted. APPLICATION DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS: If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your cover letter, resume and at least one ( 1* ) **work-related reference in a single PDF file entitled "(Applicant name) – Junior Family Law Clerk Application (YYYY-MM-DD)" . Please indicate the position you are applying for in your cover letter. We thank you for your interest in joining Bianchi Presta, however, only selected candidates who match our recruitment criteria will be contacted for next steps and interviews. No agencies, please. We encourage candidates to visit our website at https://www.bianchipresta.com to learn more about our firm and to help you determine if Bianchi Presta is the right fit for you.  

  Carr Law is still expanding. Carr Law is a law firm of lawyers and paralegals providing a broad range of legal services. We are seeking a paralegal in good standing with the law society. You must be a team player and work independently. You must be professional with attention to detail. Compensation is linked to performance. Experience in small claims court is preferred. To find out more about Carr Law, please visit our site at www.carrlaw.ca. Please respond with salary expectations and when you are able to start.

  CITIZENS FIRST THROUGH SERVICE EXCELLENCE We have an exciting Full Time Non-Unionized opportunity in the Office of the City Solicitor for an experienced and motivated individual As one of Southern Ontario’s fastest growing cities, with its mix of urban and rural areas, Vaughan is an in-demand place to live and work. Vaughan is considered one of Canada’s most family friendly cities with a dynamic and diverse population of over 300,000. With one of the top performing economies, a growing tourism industry and an enviable portfolio of recreational and cultural venues, this is the place where you want to be. The Office of the City Solicitor is growing and seeking an experienced lawyer with a minimum of 5 years experience in planning law, with experience before the Ontario Municipal Board. Reporting to the Director of Legal Services, you will provide a full range of legal services, opinions and advice to City Council, Senior Management and staff, primarily regarding planning matters and related litigation. You will be required to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board, attend mediations and provide advice on by-laws and agreements on various planning instruments. Qualifications And Experience You are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada and have a minimum of 5 years planning law experience in a private or public sector. Experience appearing before the Ontario Municipal Board is preferred. You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as negotiations skills, with a demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic legal advice and information to Members of Council, Senior Management and City staff. In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, we have a strong focus on health and wellness, including fitness facilities and family-focused benefits. If you are an energetic person who is interested in bringing your knowledge and passion to the City of Vaughan, please click here to apply online by Monday, November 20, 2017. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.