Requisition ID: 193604 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Senior Legal Counsel reports to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel provides expert and high-quality legal advice (in English, French and/or Spanish is an asset) and counsel on all employment matters to the Bank with respect to business, activities and transactions, to ensure business results are met in accordance with legislative guidelines and Scotiabank's overall corporate governance. Manage civil litigation and independently conduct investigations and administrative litigation. Contributes to the overall success of the Legal Department in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the Bank and team’s business strategies and objectives.
Is this the right role for you? In this role you will:
Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
Recommend and communicate high quality and valued advice and counsel on a broad range of legal matters related to employment law or the application of Bank policies and practices that affect employment issues
Provide advice and recommend solutions at all levels of complexity by:
understanding client needs and key issues, assessing risks and providing options;
ensuring fairness and consistency in process, policy and practice;
communicating clearly and concisely the application of employment law
Represent the Bank's interests at hearings, mediations and civil proceedings. Take a lead role in employment and customer human rights investigations,as well as administrative hearings. Where external counsel is retained, manage counsel on behalf of the business line.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal business units
Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Code of Conduct.
Champion a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:
Graduated of a recognized law school
At least 8 years private practice or in-house experience with a specialty in all areas of Employment Law
Membership in the law society of one of the provinces of Canada
Experience on primarily providing domestic support with support to the Global HR team
Experience on providing research, legal analysis, relying on strong experience, expertise and sound judgment
English, French and/or Spanish an asset
Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Requisition ID: 193604 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Senior Legal Counsel reports to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel provides expert and high-quality legal advice (in English, French and/or Spanish is an asset) and counsel on all employment matters to the Bank with respect to business, activities and transactions, to ensure business results are met in accordance with legislative guidelines and Scotiabank's overall corporate governance. Manage civil litigation and independently conduct investigations and administrative litigation. Contributes to the overall success of the Legal Department in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the Bank and team’s business strategies and objectives.
Is this the right role for you? In this role you will:
Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
Recommend and communicate high quality and valued advice and counsel on a broad range of legal matters related to employment law or the application of Bank policies and practices that affect employment issues
Provide advice and recommend solutions at all levels of complexity by:
understanding client needs and key issues, assessing risks and providing options;
ensuring fairness and consistency in process, policy and practice;
communicating clearly and concisely the application of employment law
Represent the Bank's interests at hearings, mediations and civil proceedings. Take a lead role in employment and customer human rights investigations,as well as administrative hearings. Where external counsel is retained, manage counsel on behalf of the business line.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal business units
Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Code of Conduct.
Champion a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:
Graduated of a recognized law school
At least 8 years private practice or in-house experience with a specialty in all areas of Employment Law
Membership in the law society of one of the provinces of Canada
Experience on primarily providing domestic support with support to the Global HR team
Experience on providing research, legal analysis, relying on strong experience, expertise and sound judgment
English, French and/or Spanish an asset
Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
At Taylor McCaffrey LLP, we know that a successful firm relies on an excellent professional team – paralegals, legal assistants, marketers and communicators, human resources professionals and IT experts. Our legal professional support staff thrive in a respectful, collaborative and dynamic work environment. Taylor McCaffrey LLP encourages all staff to continue their professional development for personal and professional growth.
Who are we?
Taylor McCaffrey LLP is one of Manitoba’s leading law firms. We are focused on providing our clients with exceptional service that meets their needs. We offer a positive and professional working environment that demonstrates care and support for our firm members. We also focus on training, and opportunities for mentorship and advancement. Our compensation and benefits program is comprehensive and includes Health, Dental, Disability coverage, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and EAP resources for you and your family and a Pension Plan.
For additional information about the firm, please visit our website at www.tmlawyers.com.
Role Overview:
Taylor McCaffrey is seeking a Legal Assistant to work closely on a team comprised of a legal assistant and a litigation paralegal who support a group of Litigation and Labour Lawyers, and perform substantive work that requires knowledge of Civil Litigation and Corporate & Commercial Litigation, including personal injury and medical malpractice, insurance, construction, professional and corporate governance issues and pension law.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to draft correspondence to clients and counsel
Confidence to draft pleadings and legal documents
Dictation – prepare letters, e-mails and court documents
Compiling briefs
Reviewing examinations for discovery transcripts and preparing lists of undertakings
Enter data into Eclipse, and working within Eclipse to edit, organize and compile voluminous Affidavits of Documents
Scheduling internal and external meetings, phone calls, or outlook calendar events
Making necessary bookings, and updating lawyers’ calendars
Entering lawyer time, prepare invoices; general and trust deposits of cheques
Billing (preparing pre-bills for review and making necessary corrections)
Organizing and managing files by scanning and copying documents
Basic knowledge of CanLii and Westlaw to find copies of cases
Monitor phone calls
Documentation and review
Prepares files for hearings
Maintaining files in document management system
Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time
Competencies:
Must be customer service driven
Must show initiative to anticipate the needs of lawyers
Be able to work independently and also work effectively as part of a team
Handle a demanding workload and respond to changing priorities as needs arise.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with individuals within the firm and clients external to the firm.
Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and implement projects in a timely manner
Experience with Acumin and Eclipse is considered an asset.
Qualifications:
2 years’ experience is considered an asset, but we welcome applications from post-secondary legal graduates with administrative experience who seek to learn and develop their skills and experience then advance in the firm.
Post-secondary education in Legal Administration.
Experience in the use of MS Office Applications.
Experience in a similar role is an asset.
Schedule:
35 hour work week, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Qualified candidates can submit their resume and cover letter (including salary expectations) to careers@tmlawyers.com
Taylor McCaffrey LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all firm members .
Reasonable accommodations are available during our assessment and selection processes.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Taylor McCaffrey LLP 2200 – 201 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3L3
Phone: 204-949-1312
Website: www.tmlawyers.com
Feb 10, 2024
Full time
At Taylor McCaffrey LLP, we know that a successful firm relies on an excellent professional team – paralegals, legal assistants, marketers and communicators, human resources professionals and IT experts. Our legal professional support staff thrive in a respectful, collaborative and dynamic work environment. Taylor McCaffrey LLP encourages all staff to continue their professional development for personal and professional growth.
Who are we?
Taylor McCaffrey LLP is one of Manitoba’s leading law firms. We are focused on providing our clients with exceptional service that meets their needs. We offer a positive and professional working environment that demonstrates care and support for our firm members. We also focus on training, and opportunities for mentorship and advancement. Our compensation and benefits program is comprehensive and includes Health, Dental, Disability coverage, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and EAP resources for you and your family and a Pension Plan.
For additional information about the firm, please visit our website at www.tmlawyers.com.
Role Overview:
Taylor McCaffrey is seeking a Legal Assistant to work closely on a team comprised of a legal assistant and a litigation paralegal who support a group of Litigation and Labour Lawyers, and perform substantive work that requires knowledge of Civil Litigation and Corporate & Commercial Litigation, including personal injury and medical malpractice, insurance, construction, professional and corporate governance issues and pension law.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to draft correspondence to clients and counsel
Confidence to draft pleadings and legal documents
Dictation – prepare letters, e-mails and court documents
Compiling briefs
Reviewing examinations for discovery transcripts and preparing lists of undertakings
Enter data into Eclipse, and working within Eclipse to edit, organize and compile voluminous Affidavits of Documents
Scheduling internal and external meetings, phone calls, or outlook calendar events
Making necessary bookings, and updating lawyers’ calendars
Entering lawyer time, prepare invoices; general and trust deposits of cheques
Billing (preparing pre-bills for review and making necessary corrections)
Organizing and managing files by scanning and copying documents
Basic knowledge of CanLii and Westlaw to find copies of cases
Monitor phone calls
Documentation and review
Prepares files for hearings
Maintaining files in document management system
Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time
Competencies:
Must be customer service driven
Must show initiative to anticipate the needs of lawyers
Be able to work independently and also work effectively as part of a team
Handle a demanding workload and respond to changing priorities as needs arise.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with individuals within the firm and clients external to the firm.
Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and implement projects in a timely manner
Experience with Acumin and Eclipse is considered an asset.
Qualifications:
2 years’ experience is considered an asset, but we welcome applications from post-secondary legal graduates with administrative experience who seek to learn and develop their skills and experience then advance in the firm.
Post-secondary education in Legal Administration.
Experience in the use of MS Office Applications.
Experience in a similar role is an asset.
Schedule:
35 hour work week, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Qualified candidates can submit their resume and cover letter (including salary expectations) to careers@tmlawyers.com
Taylor McCaffrey LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all firm members .
Reasonable accommodations are available during our assessment and selection processes.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Taylor McCaffrey LLP 2200 – 201 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3L3
Phone: 204-949-1312
Website: www.tmlawyers.com
Reporting jointly to the legal professionals in the share and the Manager, Legal Assistant Services in our Toronto office, the successful candidate will independently manager the daily activities of up to 4 lawyers in their litigation practices.
Hours of work are from 9:00am to 5:00pm EST. Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet client needs. This is a hybrid role.
At Fasken, success means:
Having a strong client service approach – you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
Caring about one another – you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
Working collaboratively – you’re a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilize new technology
Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues
Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times
Primary Responsibilities
Handling all administrative duties such as email and calendar management, coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, etc.
Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system, as well as providing appropriate reminders
Under legal professional supervision, preparing legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions (draft letters, revise draft documents, and prepare document comparisons)
Occasional time docket entry
Liaising with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts
Ensure all physical and electronic filing is organized and up to date on a regular basis
Occasional transcribing digital dictation
Delegating tasks to, and coordinating with, other administrative departments
Providing backup coverage in the absence of other assistants
Other duties, as assigned
Required Knowledge and Experience
Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in civil and commercial litigation (large firm experience preferred)
In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology
Advanced understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
Solid computer and typing skills; proficiency in MS Office 2010/MS Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, digital dictation, etc.
Experience working with Elite 3E, Worksite DMS, ACL, Case Centre, JSO portal, iManage Work, etc.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Fasken we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive Firm. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and equitable opportunities to advance and succeed at the Firm.
Accessibility and Accommodation
At Fasken we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive Firm. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and equitable opportunities to advance and succeed at the Firm.
Background and Reference Checks
Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.
Your Application
We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.
NO AGENCIES, PLEASE.
Jan 26, 2024
Full time
Reporting jointly to the legal professionals in the share and the Manager, Legal Assistant Services in our Toronto office, the successful candidate will independently manager the daily activities of up to 4 lawyers in their litigation practices.
Hours of work are from 9:00am to 5:00pm EST. Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet client needs. This is a hybrid role.
At Fasken, success means:
Having a strong client service approach – you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
Caring about one another – you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
Working collaboratively – you’re a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilize new technology
Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues
Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times
Primary Responsibilities
Handling all administrative duties such as email and calendar management, coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, etc.
Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system, as well as providing appropriate reminders
Under legal professional supervision, preparing legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions (draft letters, revise draft documents, and prepare document comparisons)
Occasional time docket entry
Liaising with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts
Ensure all physical and electronic filing is organized and up to date on a regular basis
Occasional transcribing digital dictation
Delegating tasks to, and coordinating with, other administrative departments
Providing backup coverage in the absence of other assistants
Other duties, as assigned
Required Knowledge and Experience
Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in civil and commercial litigation (large firm experience preferred)
In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology
Advanced understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
Solid computer and typing skills; proficiency in MS Office 2010/MS Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, digital dictation, etc.
Experience working with Elite 3E, Worksite DMS, ACL, Case Centre, JSO portal, iManage Work, etc.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Fasken we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive Firm. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and equitable opportunities to advance and succeed at the Firm.
Accessibility and Accommodation
At Fasken we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive Firm. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and equitable opportunities to advance and succeed at the Firm.
Background and Reference Checks
Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.
Your Application
We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.
NO AGENCIES, PLEASE.
Description
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
We are seeking a litigation lawyer with one to three (1-3) years of experience to join our team in Montreal. Reporting to the Litigation Practice Group, under the leadership of the Vice-President & General Counsel - Litigation, who has carriage of all major litigation and claims against Air Canada and its affiliates, worldwide, the selected candidate will be part of the litigation team and will provide legal advice on a wide range of matters including but not limited to: general liability, aviation liability, regulatory obligations, contractual obligations and anti-trust issues. The selected candidate may be called to represent Air Canada and its affiliates before civil courts and administrative tribunals as well as assist in other more senior lawyers in the team on major litigation.
The successful candidate will have acquired experience and exposure to litigation facing large corporations including document production. Solid technical competence is a must. The selected candidate would be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job.
Full bilingualism (French and English) in oral and written communications is essential as the issues assessed could be in any jurisdiction in Canada or across the world and where in the overwhelming majority of proceedings instituted against Air Canada, English is the language of communication with internal clients, other parties, counsel, experts or court Membership in a provincial bar in Canada (preferably the Bar of Quebec) is required.
Proficiency in a foreign language and knowledge and experience in administrative law and class action proceedings are definitely assets. To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively in a context of constant change, shifting priorities, and conflicting demands, to embrace new ideas and to adjust to a variety of situations and individuals;
Solid research and analytical skills, to identify, define and assess all relevant factors and weight alternative courses of action, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment;
Capacity to work under pressure, displaying composure in stressful situations;
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to develop strong co-operative relationships;
Inclination to take initiative and be proactive and to offer to assist and support co-workers, resourcefulness to prevent problems, and ability to handle work independently, taking responsibility for own actions;
Drive to satisfy and anticipate "client" needs, possessing creativity to tailor approach to meet the business needs;
Drive for results and urgency, high motivation towards achievement and action-oriented with ability to sensibly prioritize efforts;
Tenacity and resilience to persevere towards goals despite challenges and obstacles, maintaining enthusiasm and drive through to attainment of objectives.
Excellent negotiation, advocacy and written and oral communications skills are required. Integrity (including a strong work ethic, high personal standards, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanour) is assumed. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of Canada's international airline.
Intangible Benefits
The selected candidate will often work autonomously but will have the benefit of working closely with and learning from more senior counsel who have acquired a broad and deep understanding of all commercial and regulatory aspects of the Air Canada and airline business.
The candidate would be joining a company with a high profile and operations in a multi-faceted regulatory, competitive and international environment. Though the demands are high, they are devoid of the pressures of client development and billing, found in private practice. The environment is fast-paced with constant activity. The international dimension and exposure to a wide range of foreign legal regimes is also an attraction.
The opportunity to join a cohesive and dynamic group of professionals, who take pride in contributing to achieving Air Canada's commercial and operational objectives and who are focused on personal growth and improving client services, is an attraction as is the opportunity to join an international airline whose successes and innovations are attracting very positive attention from the industry internationally and the investor community.
Qualifications
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Jan 10, 2024
Full time
Description
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
We are seeking a litigation lawyer with one to three (1-3) years of experience to join our team in Montreal. Reporting to the Litigation Practice Group, under the leadership of the Vice-President & General Counsel - Litigation, who has carriage of all major litigation and claims against Air Canada and its affiliates, worldwide, the selected candidate will be part of the litigation team and will provide legal advice on a wide range of matters including but not limited to: general liability, aviation liability, regulatory obligations, contractual obligations and anti-trust issues. The selected candidate may be called to represent Air Canada and its affiliates before civil courts and administrative tribunals as well as assist in other more senior lawyers in the team on major litigation.
The successful candidate will have acquired experience and exposure to litigation facing large corporations including document production. Solid technical competence is a must. The selected candidate would be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job.
Full bilingualism (French and English) in oral and written communications is essential as the issues assessed could be in any jurisdiction in Canada or across the world and where in the overwhelming majority of proceedings instituted against Air Canada, English is the language of communication with internal clients, other parties, counsel, experts or court Membership in a provincial bar in Canada (preferably the Bar of Quebec) is required.
Proficiency in a foreign language and knowledge and experience in administrative law and class action proceedings are definitely assets. To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively in a context of constant change, shifting priorities, and conflicting demands, to embrace new ideas and to adjust to a variety of situations and individuals;
Solid research and analytical skills, to identify, define and assess all relevant factors and weight alternative courses of action, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment;
Capacity to work under pressure, displaying composure in stressful situations;
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to develop strong co-operative relationships;
Inclination to take initiative and be proactive and to offer to assist and support co-workers, resourcefulness to prevent problems, and ability to handle work independently, taking responsibility for own actions;
Drive to satisfy and anticipate "client" needs, possessing creativity to tailor approach to meet the business needs;
Drive for results and urgency, high motivation towards achievement and action-oriented with ability to sensibly prioritize efforts;
Tenacity and resilience to persevere towards goals despite challenges and obstacles, maintaining enthusiasm and drive through to attainment of objectives.
Excellent negotiation, advocacy and written and oral communications skills are required. Integrity (including a strong work ethic, high personal standards, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanour) is assumed. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of Canada's international airline.
Intangible Benefits
The selected candidate will often work autonomously but will have the benefit of working closely with and learning from more senior counsel who have acquired a broad and deep understanding of all commercial and regulatory aspects of the Air Canada and airline business.
The candidate would be joining a company with a high profile and operations in a multi-faceted regulatory, competitive and international environment. Though the demands are high, they are devoid of the pressures of client development and billing, found in private practice. The environment is fast-paced with constant activity. The international dimension and exposure to a wide range of foreign legal regimes is also an attraction.
The opportunity to join a cohesive and dynamic group of professionals, who take pride in contributing to achieving Air Canada's commercial and operational objectives and who are focused on personal growth and improving client services, is an attraction as is the opportunity to join an international airline whose successes and innovations are attracting very positive attention from the industry internationally and the investor community.
Qualifications
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
BOMBARDIER Bombardier is a global leader, creating innovative and game-changing planes. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy, efficiency, reliability and safety. We are a global organization focused on working together with a team spirit. In your role, you will:
Report into the Director Legal Services and Contracts for Services and Support (Aftermarket).
Assist and/or lead the negotiation, drafting or review of various commercial contracts related to the support of the aviation aftermarket business including but not limited to large scale construction/ development agreements, agreements for lease, leases, asset purchase agreements, support services agreements, authorized service facility agreements, maintenance contracts, and agreements for new products and services.
Manage claims and potentially litigious matters, in conjunction with the Legal Services Litigation team.
Play a key role in proactively managing risk through training and coaching, as well as through the creation and implementation of efficient contract governance processes.
Be solicited by your clients regularly in order to ensure compliance with contracts and to obtain an interpretation on different contractual provisions. Your recommendations will impact the day-to-day relationships with our customers and our service providers.
Be relied upon for your ability to identify and anticipate commercial and contractual problems by ensuring efficient communication between your clients and Legal, Tax, Risk Management and Export Control.
Anticipate stakeholder’s needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them.
Serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues.
Be required to travel occasionally.
As our ideal candidate,
You are a practicing member of the Bar of at least one Canadian Province or one U.S. State, including preferably the Québec Bar. Having a civil law and a common law degree would be considered an asset.
You have a minimum of 8 years of experience practicing commercial or transactional law or commercial litigation, with at least 2 years of practice within a renowned law firm.
You show great leadership, are autonomous and have excellent legal and business acumen, giving you the confidence to take quick decisions and provide strategic advice in a stressful environment.
Construction law, property law or M&A experience would be considered an asset.
You are at ease to work in an environment where technical questions are discussed.
You can easily manage a busy schedule.
You have strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills as well as a superior capacity to convince people.
Sound business judgment, coupled with good business sense, allowing you to provide efficient and value-added advice and solutions is essential.
Strong organizational skills are needed.
You have the ability to operate and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You are perfectly bilingual (French and English), both verbally and in writing.
You have good knowledge of MS-Office environment (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected Characteristics to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Please continue to monitor our website and apply for additional positions for which you are qualified and may be of interest to you. Join us at https://bombardier.com/en/careers/career-opportunities
Nov 30, 2023
Full time
BOMBARDIER Bombardier is a global leader, creating innovative and game-changing planes. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy, efficiency, reliability and safety. We are a global organization focused on working together with a team spirit. In your role, you will:
Report into the Director Legal Services and Contracts for Services and Support (Aftermarket).
Assist and/or lead the negotiation, drafting or review of various commercial contracts related to the support of the aviation aftermarket business including but not limited to large scale construction/ development agreements, agreements for lease, leases, asset purchase agreements, support services agreements, authorized service facility agreements, maintenance contracts, and agreements for new products and services.
Manage claims and potentially litigious matters, in conjunction with the Legal Services Litigation team.
Play a key role in proactively managing risk through training and coaching, as well as through the creation and implementation of efficient contract governance processes.
Be solicited by your clients regularly in order to ensure compliance with contracts and to obtain an interpretation on different contractual provisions. Your recommendations will impact the day-to-day relationships with our customers and our service providers.
Be relied upon for your ability to identify and anticipate commercial and contractual problems by ensuring efficient communication between your clients and Legal, Tax, Risk Management and Export Control.
Anticipate stakeholder’s needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them.
Serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues.
Be required to travel occasionally.
As our ideal candidate,
You are a practicing member of the Bar of at least one Canadian Province or one U.S. State, including preferably the Québec Bar. Having a civil law and a common law degree would be considered an asset.
You have a minimum of 8 years of experience practicing commercial or transactional law or commercial litigation, with at least 2 years of practice within a renowned law firm.
You show great leadership, are autonomous and have excellent legal and business acumen, giving you the confidence to take quick decisions and provide strategic advice in a stressful environment.
Construction law, property law or M&A experience would be considered an asset.
You are at ease to work in an environment where technical questions are discussed.
You can easily manage a busy schedule.
You have strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills as well as a superior capacity to convince people.
Sound business judgment, coupled with good business sense, allowing you to provide efficient and value-added advice and solutions is essential.
Strong organizational skills are needed.
You have the ability to operate and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You are perfectly bilingual (French and English), both verbally and in writing.
You have good knowledge of MS-Office environment (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected Characteristics to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Please continue to monitor our website and apply for additional positions for which you are qualified and may be of interest to you. Join us at https://bombardier.com/en/careers/career-opportunities
At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
Summary of tasks:
The incumbent will be an integral part of the legal team, supporting the needs of the Canadian division and those of Corporate Services. The successful candidate will provide support to several sectors of the company, including operations, sales, distribution, marketing, real estate, procurement, etc.
How you will make contributions that matter:
Draft, negotiate and interpret commercial contracts of varying types.
Provide legal opinions and strategic advice to managers.
Provide continuous legal support to the departments and business units that are linked to Canadian Operations and corporate functions.
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
2 to 4 years of experience in commercial law.
Excellent legal knowledge and capacity to solve problems.
Ability to draft and negotiate contracts, as well as manage priorities and a large volume of projects at once.
Ability to establish excellent interpersonal relationships and communicate clearly and efficiently with the different multidisciplinary teams both internally and externally, in a corporate environment as well as with legal professionals.
Professionalism, strong sense of ethics and responsibility, and good business sense.
Ability to work in a team and collaborate, as well as work independently.
Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L. or LL.L.) and member of the Barreau du Québec.
Bachelor of Common Law (LL.B.), an asset.
Experience in commercial litigation, an asset.
Perfect bilingualism in English and French (spoken and written).
As part of his duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.
We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:
Competitive salaries
Advantageous corporate discounts
Full range of group insurance benefits
Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
Employee share ownership plan
Group RRSP
Health and Wellness program in the workplace
Employee and family assistance program
Special pricing on our products
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.
Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector)
Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day on the clear legal job board!
Nov 09, 2023
Full time
At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
Summary of tasks:
The incumbent will be an integral part of the legal team, supporting the needs of the Canadian division and those of Corporate Services. The successful candidate will provide support to several sectors of the company, including operations, sales, distribution, marketing, real estate, procurement, etc.
How you will make contributions that matter:
Draft, negotiate and interpret commercial contracts of varying types.
Provide legal opinions and strategic advice to managers.
Provide continuous legal support to the departments and business units that are linked to Canadian Operations and corporate functions.
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
2 to 4 years of experience in commercial law.
Excellent legal knowledge and capacity to solve problems.
Ability to draft and negotiate contracts, as well as manage priorities and a large volume of projects at once.
Ability to establish excellent interpersonal relationships and communicate clearly and efficiently with the different multidisciplinary teams both internally and externally, in a corporate environment as well as with legal professionals.
Professionalism, strong sense of ethics and responsibility, and good business sense.
Ability to work in a team and collaborate, as well as work independently.
Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L. or LL.L.) and member of the Barreau du Québec.
Bachelor of Common Law (LL.B.), an asset.
Experience in commercial litigation, an asset.
Perfect bilingualism in English and French (spoken and written).
As part of his duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.
We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:
Competitive salaries
Advantageous corporate discounts
Full range of group insurance benefits
Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
Employee share ownership plan
Group RRSP
Health and Wellness program in the workplace
Employee and family assistance program
Special pricing on our products
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.
Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector)
Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day on the clear legal job board!
Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
A municipal public servant makes a difference in the lives of over 400,000 people in the Halifax region. The municipality employs between 3,600-5,000 people annually. You could be one of them. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is recognized as one of the Top Employers for 2022 in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Legal & Legislative Services Business Unit is seeking a Legal Assistant , to become a permanent member of the Legal Services support team. In the Team environment of Legal Services, Legal Assistants may be required to work for several lawyers at the same time & have additional expertise in one or more of the following areas of law: Litigation, Prosecutions, Solicitor Services (Advisory Services, Corp/Comm &/or Real Property) Reporting operationally to their assigned lawyers and the Prosecution Coordinator & administratively to the Business Unit Coordinator, the Legal Assistant is responsible for a wide variety of legal and administrative duties within the Legal Services division, with a high degree of confidentiality. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: preparation of legal documents & correspondence, dictation transcription; paper & electronic filing; managing correspondence; processing invoices; responding to inquiries and interacting with internal clients, external parties, and the public. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as broad and thorough knowledge of legal concepts, practices, and principles. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (may specialize in one or both): Solicitor Services & Real Property
Ability to prepare a broad range of legal documents and correspondence for residential and commercial real estate transactions including, but not limited to, deeds, easements, legal descriptions, HST Certificates, Direction, and Statements of Adjustments & Proceeds, Parcel Description Certification Applications (PDCA) and Applications for Registration (AFRs) as well as final reports
Reviews document packages received from other Business Units for completeness prior to forwarding to solicitor for approval and execution
Tracks closing dates and other deadlines, following up as necessary with assigned lawyer, client(s) and external solicitors
Conducts title searches, sub-searches and PPSA (Personal Property Security Act) searches, as required and acts as designated contact for requisition of all HRM title searches required by Legal Services as well as other business units;
Conducts general and title related property research regarding easements, rights-of-way and property ownership as required
Ensures documents are vault filed with the Clerk’s office, when required
Litigation and Labour
Maintains knowledge of litigation file timelines regarding statutory limitations and deadlines, providing reminders and updates to solicitor as needed
Assists solicitor to coordinate witnesses, client contacts, and organization of discovery and/or arbitration meetings
General understanding of Collective Agreements, Unions and arbitration hearings
Prepares evidence, arbitration binders, and any reference documents required by solicitor for court or hearings
For a complete description of duties & responsibilities for this position, please email jobs@halifax.ca HRM is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity & Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy & we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians & Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities & 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience:
Certificate/diploma from a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program with a minimum of three years’ experience in a legal assistant role with demonstrated performance capabilities. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience preparing real estate closings and title search review will be considered an asset
Experience working with file/document management systems will be considered an asset
Technical /Job Specific Knowledge & Abilities:
Proficiency & expertise in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat (writer)
Excellent interpersonal & communications skills, both written & verbal
Excellent organizational & problem solving skills
Superior time management skills & the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
Strong sense of ethics & the ability to handle sensitive & confidential or private information with tact and discretion; knowledge of privacy laws
High level of sound & independent judgment, reasoning, & diplomacy
Ability to work effectively both independently & as part of a team on a multitude of tasks in variable situations
Strong customer service orientation, ability to deal with lawyers & public under stressful situations
High level of accuracy & attention to detail is required while working within strict timelines
Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation for complex documentation & ability to independently draft correspondence at a professional skill level
Knowledge of legal terminology & ability to draft legal documentation as required
Understanding of legal reference materials, procedures, & legal filing systems
Critical thinking, analysis, & research skills are essential
Resourceful & flexible
Professional, responsive, & positive work attitude is critical
Knowledge of municipal issues, administration & government including council processes & procedures, By-laws, Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, Municipal Government Act, and Civil Procedure Rules considered an asset
Good internet research skills using reputable & authorized sources. Familiarity with Government web-based search tools, including Property Online, Registry of Joint Stock Companies, or caselaw websites, including Quicklaw, CanLII, & WestlawNext, etc. considered as an asset
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check Competencies: Values & Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Customer Service, Communications, Valuing Diversity, Teamwork & Cooperation, Organization & Planning WORK STATUS: Permanent, Full-time HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am-4;30pm Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week. May require occasional overtime based on operational requirements SALARY: Non-union Level 3 $47,630-$65,490 Compensation is commensurate with experience & training WORK LOCATION: CIBC Building, 1809 Barrington Street, 7th Floor, Halifax NS CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday,October 3, 2023 and must include a cover letter and resumé During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.
Sep 20, 2023
Full time
A municipal public servant makes a difference in the lives of over 400,000 people in the Halifax region. The municipality employs between 3,600-5,000 people annually. You could be one of them. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is recognized as one of the Top Employers for 2022 in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Legal & Legislative Services Business Unit is seeking a Legal Assistant , to become a permanent member of the Legal Services support team. In the Team environment of Legal Services, Legal Assistants may be required to work for several lawyers at the same time & have additional expertise in one or more of the following areas of law: Litigation, Prosecutions, Solicitor Services (Advisory Services, Corp/Comm &/or Real Property) Reporting operationally to their assigned lawyers and the Prosecution Coordinator & administratively to the Business Unit Coordinator, the Legal Assistant is responsible for a wide variety of legal and administrative duties within the Legal Services division, with a high degree of confidentiality. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: preparation of legal documents & correspondence, dictation transcription; paper & electronic filing; managing correspondence; processing invoices; responding to inquiries and interacting with internal clients, external parties, and the public. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as broad and thorough knowledge of legal concepts, practices, and principles. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (may specialize in one or both): Solicitor Services & Real Property
Ability to prepare a broad range of legal documents and correspondence for residential and commercial real estate transactions including, but not limited to, deeds, easements, legal descriptions, HST Certificates, Direction, and Statements of Adjustments & Proceeds, Parcel Description Certification Applications (PDCA) and Applications for Registration (AFRs) as well as final reports
Reviews document packages received from other Business Units for completeness prior to forwarding to solicitor for approval and execution
Tracks closing dates and other deadlines, following up as necessary with assigned lawyer, client(s) and external solicitors
Conducts title searches, sub-searches and PPSA (Personal Property Security Act) searches, as required and acts as designated contact for requisition of all HRM title searches required by Legal Services as well as other business units;
Conducts general and title related property research regarding easements, rights-of-way and property ownership as required
Ensures documents are vault filed with the Clerk’s office, when required
Litigation and Labour
Maintains knowledge of litigation file timelines regarding statutory limitations and deadlines, providing reminders and updates to solicitor as needed
Assists solicitor to coordinate witnesses, client contacts, and organization of discovery and/or arbitration meetings
General understanding of Collective Agreements, Unions and arbitration hearings
Prepares evidence, arbitration binders, and any reference documents required by solicitor for court or hearings
For a complete description of duties & responsibilities for this position, please email jobs@halifax.ca HRM is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity & Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy & we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians & Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities & 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience:
Certificate/diploma from a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program with a minimum of three years’ experience in a legal assistant role with demonstrated performance capabilities. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience preparing real estate closings and title search review will be considered an asset
Experience working with file/document management systems will be considered an asset
Technical /Job Specific Knowledge & Abilities:
Proficiency & expertise in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat (writer)
Excellent interpersonal & communications skills, both written & verbal
Excellent organizational & problem solving skills
Superior time management skills & the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
Strong sense of ethics & the ability to handle sensitive & confidential or private information with tact and discretion; knowledge of privacy laws
High level of sound & independent judgment, reasoning, & diplomacy
Ability to work effectively both independently & as part of a team on a multitude of tasks in variable situations
Strong customer service orientation, ability to deal with lawyers & public under stressful situations
High level of accuracy & attention to detail is required while working within strict timelines
Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation for complex documentation & ability to independently draft correspondence at a professional skill level
Knowledge of legal terminology & ability to draft legal documentation as required
Understanding of legal reference materials, procedures, & legal filing systems
Critical thinking, analysis, & research skills are essential
Resourceful & flexible
Professional, responsive, & positive work attitude is critical
Knowledge of municipal issues, administration & government including council processes & procedures, By-laws, Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, Municipal Government Act, and Civil Procedure Rules considered an asset
Good internet research skills using reputable & authorized sources. Familiarity with Government web-based search tools, including Property Online, Registry of Joint Stock Companies, or caselaw websites, including Quicklaw, CanLII, & WestlawNext, etc. considered as an asset
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check Competencies: Values & Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Customer Service, Communications, Valuing Diversity, Teamwork & Cooperation, Organization & Planning WORK STATUS: Permanent, Full-time HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am-4;30pm Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week. May require occasional overtime based on operational requirements SALARY: Non-union Level 3 $47,630-$65,490 Compensation is commensurate with experience & training WORK LOCATION: CIBC Building, 1809 Barrington Street, 7th Floor, Halifax NS CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday,October 3, 2023 and must include a cover letter and resumé During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.
JOB SUMMARY
Legal Services provides a comprehensive and complex range of legal services to elected officials, all City of Ottawa departments, and various boards and commissions (i.e. Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation and the Ottawa Public Library), in the areas of civil litigation, labour and employment law, prosecutions, and corporate, municipal, planning, development, environmental, and commercial law.
You are responsible for providing administrative, secretarial and clerical services to the managers and lawyers within Legal Services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 2 year Legal Secretarial program
Minimum of 3 years of related legal experience
KNOWLEDGE
General and legal office procedures and practices, file systems and general office equipment
Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
City policies and procedures
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Coordinate and prioritize work
Communicate effectively with a wide range of staff, clients, developers and external law firms
Manage information pertaining to projects and files
Maintain a "Bring ForwardTickler" system
Compose correspondence
Maintain confidentiality
Operate word processing equipment, transcriber and other office equipment
Arrange meetings and travel
Research, compile and summarize data to facilitate preparation of documents and reports
Effective interpersonal skills
Work independently
Use discretion and tact and maintain confidentiality
Reliable, thorough and detail-oriented
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the terms and conditions.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
Sep 10, 2023
Full time
JOB SUMMARY
Legal Services provides a comprehensive and complex range of legal services to elected officials, all City of Ottawa departments, and various boards and commissions (i.e. Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation and the Ottawa Public Library), in the areas of civil litigation, labour and employment law, prosecutions, and corporate, municipal, planning, development, environmental, and commercial law.
You are responsible for providing administrative, secretarial and clerical services to the managers and lawyers within Legal Services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 2 year Legal Secretarial program
Minimum of 3 years of related legal experience
KNOWLEDGE
General and legal office procedures and practices, file systems and general office equipment
Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
City policies and procedures
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Coordinate and prioritize work
Communicate effectively with a wide range of staff, clients, developers and external law firms
Manage information pertaining to projects and files
Maintain a "Bring ForwardTickler" system
Compose correspondence
Maintain confidentiality
Operate word processing equipment, transcriber and other office equipment
Arrange meetings and travel
Research, compile and summarize data to facilitate preparation of documents and reports
Effective interpersonal skills
Work independently
Use discretion and tact and maintain confidentiality
Reliable, thorough and detail-oriented
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the terms and conditions.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
Requisition ID: 9597 Department: Legal Service: Employment & Labour Law Service Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week Affiliation: MPE Salary Information: $88,335.52 - $111,718.88 annually (2022 rates of pay) Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Legal Services Application Close: 12/09/2023
JOB SUMMARY
Legal Services provides a comprehensive and complex range of legal services to elected officials, all City of Ottawa departments, and various boards and commissions (i.e. Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation and the Ottawa Public Library), in the areas of civil litigation, labour and employment law, prosecutions, and corporate, municipal, planning, development, environmental, and commercial law.
Under the guidance of more senior legal counsel, you are responsible for providing a wide range of legal services to City Council, Committees, Departments, local boards and agencies, in one or more of the following areas: Employment law and labour relations focusing on labour arbitrations, Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal proceedings, pay equity, occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, wrongful dismissal, litigation and other labour relations and employment law issues generally.
You provide legal opinions and policy advice to an assigned client group and are responsible for protecting/advancing the legal interests of the City, advocating and defending corporate positions before the courts and external decision-making bodies. You also provide guidance and mentoring to more junior Legal Counsel, Articling Law Students and Paralegals/Law Clerks in the respective practice area.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree (3 year program after first degree).
Minimum of 2 years of broad legal experience in the practice of municipal law, as outlined in the Job Summary, which may include experience before civil courts, administrative boards and tribunals, or specific experience directly related to the assigned area of practice.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Licensed by Law Society of Ontario and called to the Bar of Ontario
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the Municipal Act 2001
Knowledge of the Code of Professional Conduct of the Law Society of Upper Canada
Working knowledge of municipal operations, City organizational structures, and departmental business requirements, complexities, and inter-relationships
Working knowledge of the specific legislation, regulations, policies/guidelines and methods/procedures relating to the assigned area of practice
Working knowledge of the law of civil procedures and practice before the courts, and or administrative boards or tribunals
Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures relating to interviewing, facilitation, negotiation, dispute resolution, and mediation
Protocols for developing submissions, briefings, reports
Protocols for responding to inquiries, and preparing reports, briefing notes and other communiqués
Knowledge of Employee Code of Conduct as well as applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Able to work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team
Able to professionally represent the City before the courts and or administrative tribunals, and at meetings involving multiple shareholders and the general public
Possess leadership and human relations skills to provide ongoing mentoring, training, and coaching to more junior Legal Counsel, Articling Law Students, Paralegals and Law Clerks
Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, to manage multiple projects, and to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and timelines
Able to consult with internal corporate clients and provide problem solving advice, opinion and guidance on legal matters
Able to undertake research, investigate/define issues, isolate key components of diverse issues, analyze/evaluate/interpret information, present findings and make recommendations
Possess articulate and persuasive communication skills and strong influencing/negotiating skills/abilities in order to handle the advisory, adversarial and administrative nature of the work
Able to describe legal concepts in readily understandable terms, and provide timely, constructive professional advice/information to all clients to assist in the decision-making process
Skilled in composing and writing pleadings, opinions, reports and summaries and other documents for assigned client group
Able to write contract language, memoranda, settlement documents, reports and proposals
Skilled in public speaking and in preparing/delivering presentations
Possess computer literacy in MS Office Suite and the ability to utilize specialized software and internet resources for legal research
Able to maintain and secure detailed documentation, records and files
Self directed in applying judgement, initiative and creativity to address unique situations
Demonstrates leadership capabilities
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
Thorough and attentive to detail
Demonstrates tact , diplomacy, political awareness, sound judgement and discretion in protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of information
Resilient, and able to deal with difficult individuals and situations
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
Aug 30, 2023
Full time
Requisition ID: 9597 Department: Legal Service: Employment & Labour Law Service Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week Affiliation: MPE Salary Information: $88,335.52 - $111,718.88 annually (2022 rates of pay) Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Legal Services Application Close: 12/09/2023
JOB SUMMARY
Legal Services provides a comprehensive and complex range of legal services to elected officials, all City of Ottawa departments, and various boards and commissions (i.e. Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation and the Ottawa Public Library), in the areas of civil litigation, labour and employment law, prosecutions, and corporate, municipal, planning, development, environmental, and commercial law.
Under the guidance of more senior legal counsel, you are responsible for providing a wide range of legal services to City Council, Committees, Departments, local boards and agencies, in one or more of the following areas: Employment law and labour relations focusing on labour arbitrations, Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal proceedings, pay equity, occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, wrongful dismissal, litigation and other labour relations and employment law issues generally.
You provide legal opinions and policy advice to an assigned client group and are responsible for protecting/advancing the legal interests of the City, advocating and defending corporate positions before the courts and external decision-making bodies. You also provide guidance and mentoring to more junior Legal Counsel, Articling Law Students and Paralegals/Law Clerks in the respective practice area.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree (3 year program after first degree).
Minimum of 2 years of broad legal experience in the practice of municipal law, as outlined in the Job Summary, which may include experience before civil courts, administrative boards and tribunals, or specific experience directly related to the assigned area of practice.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Licensed by Law Society of Ontario and called to the Bar of Ontario
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the Municipal Act 2001
Knowledge of the Code of Professional Conduct of the Law Society of Upper Canada
Working knowledge of municipal operations, City organizational structures, and departmental business requirements, complexities, and inter-relationships
Working knowledge of the specific legislation, regulations, policies/guidelines and methods/procedures relating to the assigned area of practice
Working knowledge of the law of civil procedures and practice before the courts, and or administrative boards or tribunals
Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures relating to interviewing, facilitation, negotiation, dispute resolution, and mediation
Protocols for developing submissions, briefings, reports
Protocols for responding to inquiries, and preparing reports, briefing notes and other communiqués
Knowledge of Employee Code of Conduct as well as applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Able to work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team
Able to professionally represent the City before the courts and or administrative tribunals, and at meetings involving multiple shareholders and the general public
Possess leadership and human relations skills to provide ongoing mentoring, training, and coaching to more junior Legal Counsel, Articling Law Students, Paralegals and Law Clerks
Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, to manage multiple projects, and to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and timelines
Able to consult with internal corporate clients and provide problem solving advice, opinion and guidance on legal matters
Able to undertake research, investigate/define issues, isolate key components of diverse issues, analyze/evaluate/interpret information, present findings and make recommendations
Possess articulate and persuasive communication skills and strong influencing/negotiating skills/abilities in order to handle the advisory, adversarial and administrative nature of the work
Able to describe legal concepts in readily understandable terms, and provide timely, constructive professional advice/information to all clients to assist in the decision-making process
Skilled in composing and writing pleadings, opinions, reports and summaries and other documents for assigned client group
Able to write contract language, memoranda, settlement documents, reports and proposals
Skilled in public speaking and in preparing/delivering presentations
Possess computer literacy in MS Office Suite and the ability to utilize specialized software and internet resources for legal research
Able to maintain and secure detailed documentation, records and files
Self directed in applying judgement, initiative and creativity to address unique situations
Demonstrates leadership capabilities
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
Thorough and attentive to detail
Demonstrates tact , diplomacy, political awareness, sound judgement and discretion in protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of information
Resilient, and able to deal with difficult individuals and situations
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!
Posting Close Date: September 4, 2023
The Opportunity
Our Litigation team in Canada is looking to add a junior lawyer to the team. Reporting to the Director, Litigation & Employment Law, this professional will support the team in both conducting and managing litigation and arbitration matters involving TC Energy and its subsidiaries. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from seasoned legal professionals on complex, varied disputes.
We are seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel who has knowledge and experience in commercial litigation and arbitration matters. This individual has the proven skills, competencies and capacity to support the litigation and arbitration process, identify legal risks and provide strategic legal advice tailored to the needs of the business unit.
What you’ll do
This Legal Counsel will support the full cycle of the litigation or arbitration process, starting with initial file assessment and fact gathering, through the pleadings, discovery, trial and/or settlement phases. Specific tasks include:
Conducting initial file assessment and review, including interviewing witnesses and fact- gathering
Conducting legal research and preparing research memorandums
Assisting with document identification, collection, review and production
Drafting legal memorandums, pleadings, applications and briefs
Assisting with or conducting questioning
Assisting with trials or hearings; and,
Drafting settlement agreements and releases.
Minimum Qualifications
2-4 years’ experience in litigation
LL.B, J.D. or equivalent from a recognized University
Active member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Experience with complex commercial, construction, and employment disputes, and bankruptcy and insolvency matters
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities within tight timeframes
Flexible, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, constantly changing environment
Solid judgment and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience with LawBase Matter Management, Open Text, Axcelerate Review & Analysis and, Legal Hold Pro, or other similar systems
This position requires candidates to:
Have current, valid authorization to work in Canada
Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
Be part of an on-call rotation as Legal representative in Corporate Emergency Operations Centre and provide emergency support as required
Successfully complete pre-employment Bankruptcy, Credit, Civil and Criminal background checks
To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. This position requires three set in-office days per week with optional work from home on the alternate days. #LI-Hybrid
About our business
TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more
Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.
Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.
Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.
Aug 21, 2023
Full time
Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!
Posting Close Date: September 4, 2023
The Opportunity
Our Litigation team in Canada is looking to add a junior lawyer to the team. Reporting to the Director, Litigation & Employment Law, this professional will support the team in both conducting and managing litigation and arbitration matters involving TC Energy and its subsidiaries. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from seasoned legal professionals on complex, varied disputes.
We are seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel who has knowledge and experience in commercial litigation and arbitration matters. This individual has the proven skills, competencies and capacity to support the litigation and arbitration process, identify legal risks and provide strategic legal advice tailored to the needs of the business unit.
What you’ll do
This Legal Counsel will support the full cycle of the litigation or arbitration process, starting with initial file assessment and fact gathering, through the pleadings, discovery, trial and/or settlement phases. Specific tasks include:
Conducting initial file assessment and review, including interviewing witnesses and fact- gathering
Conducting legal research and preparing research memorandums
Assisting with document identification, collection, review and production
Drafting legal memorandums, pleadings, applications and briefs
Assisting with or conducting questioning
Assisting with trials or hearings; and,
Drafting settlement agreements and releases.
Minimum Qualifications
2-4 years’ experience in litigation
LL.B, J.D. or equivalent from a recognized University
Active member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Experience with complex commercial, construction, and employment disputes, and bankruptcy and insolvency matters
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities within tight timeframes
Flexible, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, constantly changing environment
Solid judgment and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience with LawBase Matter Management, Open Text, Axcelerate Review & Analysis and, Legal Hold Pro, or other similar systems
This position requires candidates to:
Have current, valid authorization to work in Canada
Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
Be part of an on-call rotation as Legal representative in Corporate Emergency Operations Centre and provide emergency support as required
Successfully complete pre-employment Bankruptcy, Credit, Civil and Criminal background checks
To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. This position requires three set in-office days per week with optional work from home on the alternate days. #LI-Hybrid
About our business
TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more
Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.
Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.
Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.
Why become an Fogler, Rubinoff ("FR") team member?
At FR, one of our fundamental objectives is to keep our employees and their families healthy—physically, emotionally, and financially. To ensure the health and wellness of all our team members, we offer our Law Clerk, Staff and Support team members a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, "flex" health care spending, disability insurance, a robust Employee and Family Assistance Program, an annual fitness allowance and an RRSP matching program.
All our team members enjoy flexible working schedules, and most positions are eligible to participate in our hybrid workplace structure, attending to the office 2-3 days per week. Our team members also receive a generous Time Away from Work package, including flexible paid Personal Time Off, Volunteer time, paid Birthday, Moving Day, and more.
We believe in recognizing and rewarding our team members through our Milestone Anniversary Bonus program and our monthly acknowledgement of service excellence through our peer-to-peer "FRecognition" program. All team members enjoy complimentary on-site breakfast and snacks twice a week, and are invited to attend our annual events such as our Summer Gathering, Staff Appreciation Week, and our Holiday party.
We support continued professional development and encourage professional and personal growth through our "FR Academy", a learning management system offering a variety of online educational modules that cater to enhancing our internal training and learning culture.
Litigation Legal Assistant Job Description:
Our firm has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Litigation Department. The successful candidate will provide legal and administrative support to the lawyers in the department, and will have a minimum of 5 years' legal experience in commercial litigation. The successful candidate is a self-starter, well organized, detail oriented and has excellent client communication skills. In addition, the successful candidate must have working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Draft and amend correspondence and pleadings through general instruction, precedents or dictation;
Arrange for service and filing of legal documents to process servers/agents with the appropriate court;
Maintain client physical and electronic files/records;
Manage and track deadlines, conditional dates, and appointments;
Communicate with clients and third parties;
Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc., as specifically directed by lawyer; and
Perform clerical, administrative and general office duties.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Legal Assistant;
Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk Diploma preferred;
Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and proficient in preparing court forms;
Solid understanding of business and legal terminology;
Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Calendar), Automated Civil Litigation (ACL), and Legal Essence;
Familiarity with Aderant accounting software and Teraview an asset;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Client-service oriented;
Ability to work within a team environment and independently;
Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail;
Capacity to exercise initiative and efficiently and effectively manage multiple many files simultaneously;
Works well under pressure with strong multi-tasking skills; and
Conscientious and focused.
Want to join our FR team?
Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume in confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Fogler, Rubinoff LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Aug 18, 2023
Full time
Why become an Fogler, Rubinoff ("FR") team member?
At FR, one of our fundamental objectives is to keep our employees and their families healthy—physically, emotionally, and financially. To ensure the health and wellness of all our team members, we offer our Law Clerk, Staff and Support team members a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, "flex" health care spending, disability insurance, a robust Employee and Family Assistance Program, an annual fitness allowance and an RRSP matching program.
All our team members enjoy flexible working schedules, and most positions are eligible to participate in our hybrid workplace structure, attending to the office 2-3 days per week. Our team members also receive a generous Time Away from Work package, including flexible paid Personal Time Off, Volunteer time, paid Birthday, Moving Day, and more.
We believe in recognizing and rewarding our team members through our Milestone Anniversary Bonus program and our monthly acknowledgement of service excellence through our peer-to-peer "FRecognition" program. All team members enjoy complimentary on-site breakfast and snacks twice a week, and are invited to attend our annual events such as our Summer Gathering, Staff Appreciation Week, and our Holiday party.
We support continued professional development and encourage professional and personal growth through our "FR Academy", a learning management system offering a variety of online educational modules that cater to enhancing our internal training and learning culture.
Litigation Legal Assistant Job Description:
Our firm has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Litigation Department. The successful candidate will provide legal and administrative support to the lawyers in the department, and will have a minimum of 5 years' legal experience in commercial litigation. The successful candidate is a self-starter, well organized, detail oriented and has excellent client communication skills. In addition, the successful candidate must have working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Draft and amend correspondence and pleadings through general instruction, precedents or dictation;
Arrange for service and filing of legal documents to process servers/agents with the appropriate court;
Maintain client physical and electronic files/records;
Manage and track deadlines, conditional dates, and appointments;
Communicate with clients and third parties;
Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc., as specifically directed by lawyer; and
Perform clerical, administrative and general office duties.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Legal Assistant;
Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk Diploma preferred;
Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and proficient in preparing court forms;
Solid understanding of business and legal terminology;
Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Calendar), Automated Civil Litigation (ACL), and Legal Essence;
Familiarity with Aderant accounting software and Teraview an asset;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Client-service oriented;
Ability to work within a team environment and independently;
Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail;
Capacity to exercise initiative and efficiently and effectively manage multiple many files simultaneously;
Works well under pressure with strong multi-tasking skills; and
Conscientious and focused.
Want to join our FR team?
Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume in confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Fogler, Rubinoff LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice
What We'll Bring
At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information. Because when people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things.
Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities and local economies around the world.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor of civil and/or common law.
Minimum of 4-7 years of experience.
Must be a member of the local law society and be fully licensed to practice in the country.
Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law are recommended: administrative law, consumer reporting legislation and other privacy legislation, litigation, and general corporate commercial knowledge.
Ability to work in a team environment and interact at all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and advocacy skills.
Ability to support multiple, complex, and often conflicting and quickly changing priorities.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
Technologically adept and proficiency with the tools of the profession.
Strong negotiation skills.
This position requires some travel.
French proficiency is preferred.
Privacy certification is preferred.
Impact You'll Make
With guidance from management, this role provides legal services to TransUnion Canada ensuring that business practices, policies, and dealings of the corporation meet regulatory requirements and that its operations are within the scope established by applicable law. The incumbent provides support for regulatory activities, interprets changes to the law, provides support to business units and/or prepares legal documents and renders opinions regarding issues faced by TransUnion based on regulatory activities. Helps to manage claims against the company from a regulatory perspective or otherwise. The incumbent must have a broad-based knowledge of administrative law, litigation, and privacy and must rapidly learn the issues faced by the company in order to legally protect the company.
What You Will Do
Provide counsel, legal support to business units on a variety of complex legal matters and matters having a potentially significant impact on the company’s business and operations.
Provide prompt and practical advice to business units on complex regulatory and litigation matters, including those involving the transfer of personal information and/or technology.
Provide support to manage potential liability and other legal risk related to data usage, data privacy and data security incidents, including identifying applicable legal obligations, helping to manage the company’s response.
Act as counsel on escalated and regulatory complaints. Seeks resolution and/or defines settlements to avoid litigation. Works with the business units to seek long term preventative solutions.
Respond to regulatory inquiries and serve as a liaison with regulators on regulatory and privacy issues, in coordination with other stakeholders as appropriate.
Work with the other departments on regulatory matters, privacy matter, corporate risk analysis and other matters as appropriate.
Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on privacy and regulatory compliance, as well as guidance and practical solutions to resolve and manage compliance, regulatory and privacy-related risks.
Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative developments, particularly with such developments that may have an impact upon company operations. Recommends changes regarding out business/services based on the law or other legal issues that may involve the company’s short or long-term strategic operations. Works with internal government relations stakeholders on advocacy efforts.
Actively participate in projects that have a regulatory or privacy impact. Work in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure project complies with regulatory obligations. Support the business units in their activities towards achieving compliance and provide legal counsel in that regard. Propose creative and practical solutions to achieve compliance while meeting business goals.
Ensure leadership inside the legal function are fully briefed on major issues that arise in relevant business areas and major legislative, business, regulatory or operational issues that may arise.
Maintain and develop positive and professional working relationships with members of the legal team, internal and external clients, and business units.
Train other associates on law and procedures using on-the-job training and advice on how a task should be completed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
Jul 20, 2023
Full time
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice
What We'll Bring
At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information. Because when people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things.
Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities and local economies around the world.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor of civil and/or common law.
Minimum of 4-7 years of experience.
Must be a member of the local law society and be fully licensed to practice in the country.
Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law are recommended: administrative law, consumer reporting legislation and other privacy legislation, litigation, and general corporate commercial knowledge.
Ability to work in a team environment and interact at all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and advocacy skills.
Ability to support multiple, complex, and often conflicting and quickly changing priorities.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
Technologically adept and proficiency with the tools of the profession.
Strong negotiation skills.
This position requires some travel.
French proficiency is preferred.
Privacy certification is preferred.
Impact You'll Make
With guidance from management, this role provides legal services to TransUnion Canada ensuring that business practices, policies, and dealings of the corporation meet regulatory requirements and that its operations are within the scope established by applicable law. The incumbent provides support for regulatory activities, interprets changes to the law, provides support to business units and/or prepares legal documents and renders opinions regarding issues faced by TransUnion based on regulatory activities. Helps to manage claims against the company from a regulatory perspective or otherwise. The incumbent must have a broad-based knowledge of administrative law, litigation, and privacy and must rapidly learn the issues faced by the company in order to legally protect the company.
What You Will Do
Provide counsel, legal support to business units on a variety of complex legal matters and matters having a potentially significant impact on the company’s business and operations.
Provide prompt and practical advice to business units on complex regulatory and litigation matters, including those involving the transfer of personal information and/or technology.
Provide support to manage potential liability and other legal risk related to data usage, data privacy and data security incidents, including identifying applicable legal obligations, helping to manage the company’s response.
Act as counsel on escalated and regulatory complaints. Seeks resolution and/or defines settlements to avoid litigation. Works with the business units to seek long term preventative solutions.
Respond to regulatory inquiries and serve as a liaison with regulators on regulatory and privacy issues, in coordination with other stakeholders as appropriate.
Work with the other departments on regulatory matters, privacy matter, corporate risk analysis and other matters as appropriate.
Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on privacy and regulatory compliance, as well as guidance and practical solutions to resolve and manage compliance, regulatory and privacy-related risks.
Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative developments, particularly with such developments that may have an impact upon company operations. Recommends changes regarding out business/services based on the law or other legal issues that may involve the company’s short or long-term strategic operations. Works with internal government relations stakeholders on advocacy efforts.
Actively participate in projects that have a regulatory or privacy impact. Work in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure project complies with regulatory obligations. Support the business units in their activities towards achieving compliance and provide legal counsel in that regard. Propose creative and practical solutions to achieve compliance while meeting business goals.
Ensure leadership inside the legal function are fully briefed on major issues that arise in relevant business areas and major legislative, business, regulatory or operational issues that may arise.
Maintain and develop positive and professional working relationships with members of the legal team, internal and external clients, and business units.
Train other associates on law and procedures using on-the-job training and advice on how a task should be completed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
Requisition ID: 7072 Department: Legal Service: Prosecution Service Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside Salary Information: $72,759.96 - $85,137.78 annually (2023 rates of pay) Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Legal Services Application Close: 08/03/2023
JOB SUMMARY
Legal Services provides a comprehensive and complex range of legal services to elected officials, all City of Ottawa departments, and various boards and commissions (i.e. Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation and the Ottawa Public Library), in the areas of civil litigation, labour and employment law, prosecutions, and corporate, municipal, planning, development, environmental, and commercial law.
You are responsible for conducting prosecutions and appeals of offences under the Provincial Offences Act relating to provincial statutes, provincial regulations, and municipal by-laws and for providing general paralegal and administrative duties related thereto.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 2 year community college diploma in law enforcement, Court and Tribunal Agent Program or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field
Significant and demonstrated experience prosecuting or defending municipal and provincial offences in the Ontario Court of Justice
Experience ensuring compliance with Ministry of the Attorney General standards for Provincial Offences Act prosecutions
Relevant experience in a law office or as a paralegal
KNOWLEDGE
Thorough working knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act, Highway Traffic Act, and other related provincial statutes, regulations and municipal by-laws, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Working knowledge of function and responsibilities, processes and administration of the Provincial Offences Courts, trial and appeal procedures, rules of evidence and other applicable legislation, rules and practices
Working knowledge and familiarity with investigative techniques employed by enforcement agencies, including enforcement tools and technologies
Theory and practice of oral and written advocacy
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
Working knowledge of ICON software is desirable
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Deal tactfully and effectively with judiciary, legal profession, enforcement agencies and general public
Manage conflict resolution and possess strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills
Knowledgeable, team player, ability to multi-task and process high volumes of work accurately, effective communicator, work with minimum supervision, tactful and diplomatic in high conflict situations, ability to prioritize and work to deadlines, highly organized and effective time manager.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
Feb 24, 2023
Full time
Requisition ID: 7072 Department: Legal Service: Prosecution Service Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside Salary Information: $72,759.96 - $85,137.78 annually (2023 rates of pay) Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Legal Services Application Close: 08/03/2023
JOB SUMMARY
Legal Services provides a comprehensive and complex range of legal services to elected officials, all City of Ottawa departments, and various boards and commissions (i.e. Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation and the Ottawa Public Library), in the areas of civil litigation, labour and employment law, prosecutions, and corporate, municipal, planning, development, environmental, and commercial law.
You are responsible for conducting prosecutions and appeals of offences under the Provincial Offences Act relating to provincial statutes, provincial regulations, and municipal by-laws and for providing general paralegal and administrative duties related thereto.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 2 year community college diploma in law enforcement, Court and Tribunal Agent Program or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field
Significant and demonstrated experience prosecuting or defending municipal and provincial offences in the Ontario Court of Justice
Experience ensuring compliance with Ministry of the Attorney General standards for Provincial Offences Act prosecutions
Relevant experience in a law office or as a paralegal
KNOWLEDGE
Thorough working knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act, Highway Traffic Act, and other related provincial statutes, regulations and municipal by-laws, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Working knowledge of function and responsibilities, processes and administration of the Provincial Offences Courts, trial and appeal procedures, rules of evidence and other applicable legislation, rules and practices
Working knowledge and familiarity with investigative techniques employed by enforcement agencies, including enforcement tools and technologies
Theory and practice of oral and written advocacy
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
Working knowledge of ICON software is desirable
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Deal tactfully and effectively with judiciary, legal profession, enforcement agencies and general public
Manage conflict resolution and possess strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills
Knowledgeable, team player, ability to multi-task and process high volumes of work accurately, effective communicator, work with minimum supervision, tactful and diplomatic in high conflict situations, ability to prioritize and work to deadlines, highly organized and effective time manager.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
Are you ready to create better business outcomes with your legal skills and creativity? Join our team The in-house TELUS Legal Services team provides world-class, innovative solutions to the TELUS group of companies. Our scope of work is broad and diverse and includes contract and commercial law, regulatory law, commercial litigation, privacy law, intellectual property law, real estate and environmental law, securities law, employment law, pensions, financing, mergers and acquisitions and competition law. We are trusted advisors who collaborate closely with leaders and teams across the organization to deliver better outcomes for internal and external customers. Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together As a dynamic, business-minded lawyer you will have the opportunity to leverage your background to support TELUS' business units on a wide range of litigation, pre-litigation and employment law matters. Here's How You’ll: Manage a challenging and diverse portfolio of legal work
Provide litigation and pre-litigation support on legal issues to all business units in TELUS
Collaborate and work with colleagues in Legal Services from offices across the country
Collaborate and work with external counsels across the country
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join an innovative and leading national company with operations across Canada, gain exposure to legal issues across TELUS’ diverse range of business groups including telecommunications, health, and home security, and engage in a broad and challenging legal portfolio. You're the missing piece of the puzzle
2 to 4 years of post-call practice
Broad commercial litigation experience with a law firm or in an in-house role
Ability to work in both French and English on civil law and common law matters
Talented in one or more of the following subject areas: contractual disputes
commercial litigation
claims litigation
telecommunications law
law enforcement agency production orders
Strong legal and analytical skills, and the ability to communicate legal advice effectively, in both oral and written form
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to focus on critical goals and strive for superior results
Recognized for your ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations and priorities
Drive to learn, understand and proactively contribute to business objectives, and to work collaboratively and creatively
Personable, and skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with sophisticated clients
Member in good standing of the Law Society of Quebec, British Columbia and/or Ontario
Feb 06, 2023
Full time
Are you ready to create better business outcomes with your legal skills and creativity? Join our team The in-house TELUS Legal Services team provides world-class, innovative solutions to the TELUS group of companies. Our scope of work is broad and diverse and includes contract and commercial law, regulatory law, commercial litigation, privacy law, intellectual property law, real estate and environmental law, securities law, employment law, pensions, financing, mergers and acquisitions and competition law. We are trusted advisors who collaborate closely with leaders and teams across the organization to deliver better outcomes for internal and external customers. Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together As a dynamic, business-minded lawyer you will have the opportunity to leverage your background to support TELUS' business units on a wide range of litigation, pre-litigation and employment law matters. Here's How You’ll: Manage a challenging and diverse portfolio of legal work
Provide litigation and pre-litigation support on legal issues to all business units in TELUS
Collaborate and work with colleagues in Legal Services from offices across the country
Collaborate and work with external counsels across the country
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join an innovative and leading national company with operations across Canada, gain exposure to legal issues across TELUS’ diverse range of business groups including telecommunications, health, and home security, and engage in a broad and challenging legal portfolio. You're the missing piece of the puzzle
2 to 4 years of post-call practice
Broad commercial litigation experience with a law firm or in an in-house role
Ability to work in both French and English on civil law and common law matters
Talented in one or more of the following subject areas: contractual disputes
commercial litigation
claims litigation
telecommunications law
law enforcement agency production orders
Strong legal and analytical skills, and the ability to communicate legal advice effectively, in both oral and written form
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to focus on critical goals and strive for superior results
Recognized for your ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations and priorities
Drive to learn, understand and proactively contribute to business objectives, and to work collaboratively and creatively
Personable, and skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with sophisticated clients
Member in good standing of the Law Society of Quebec, British Columbia and/or Ontario