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With over 35 years of experience, Cartel is considered one of Toronto's leading employment agencies servicing the legal community. Our clients are among the most distinguished law firms and our success lies in our applicants and their desire for the perfect career match. There is no fee to register with Cartel for any employment opportunity. We listen. We're honest. Just ask your friends. They'll tell you. Cartel. Give us a call; we really do make the difference. Position Title:   Securities Litigation Lawyer   To discuss this role further, please submit your CV directly to: ben@cartelinc.com   Our Client is growing! Their Toronto office is looking for an Associate for its Securities Litigation department with a minimum of 2-6 years’ experience.   This lawyer will be assisting the team with:   - corporate litigation (shareholder disputes, oppression, proxy battles, etc) - commercial litigation (contract and other business disputes) - securities litigation (regulatory hearings and investigations at OSC and IIROC) - class actions brought under the Securities Act.    The client seeks an enthusiastic lawyer who works well both independently and within our larger team of highly-skilled professionals. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and organized. The team is fast-paced and collaborative and the successful candidate should expect considerable responsibility on complex files—and will be a self-starter. They prize excellent writing, creative solutions and an entrepreneurial outlook.   If you have a passion for providing outstanding legal services and are looking to work in a great team environment, we’d love to hear from you. To discuss this role further, please submit your CV to: ben@cartelinc.com   Ben Higham B.S., JD., LL.M. Managing Partner Cartel Inc. One, First Canadian Place, Suite 2550 100 King Street West Toronto, Ontario, Canada   M5X 1A4 ben@cartelinc.com Ph: (416) 259 1983

Send me alerts every  days   Crown Prosecutor   Date: Oct 19, 2021 Location: Calgary, AB Company: Government of Alberta Job Information Job Title: Crown Prosecutor  Job Requisition ID: 17692 Ministry: Justice & Solicitor General Location: Calgary Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Regular/Temporary: Temporary Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: November 01, 2021 Classification: Legal Officer 1- Legal Officer 2 About Us The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Competition Number: LAA-21-52 Job Type: Full Time, Temporary Location: Edmonton or Calgary, AB Posting: External Competition Ends: October 29, 2021 Who We Are As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, Legal Aid Alberta provides affordable legal services in family law, domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. We are Alberta-wide, with 300 staff and 1,200 private practice lawyers helping people overcome their legal challenges in more than 75 communities across the province. Who You Are Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situation. You have excellent communication skills especially in tough situations. You are an expert of law and can advise clients of their rights and legal obligations and represent their interests in proceedings. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as enjoy learning new things and can adapt to change quickly. You care deeply about the success of our team and have solid understanding of our organization’s mission and values. Job Description Reporting to the Team Lead, some of the key responsibilities include: Duty Counsel representation to professional standards and in accordance with the Rules and Code of Conduct of the Law Society of Alberta and the policies and procedures of LAA. Negotiate release conditions and/or plea arrangements with Crown counsel for accused. Negotiate with Crown and represent client at bail hearings. Review and provide legal opinions and summaries in relation to service eligibility for summary offences. Complete and accurate statistical record keeping. Compliance with office policy and procedures. Participate in performance and staff meetings as required. The JP Bail Team provides assistance to our valuable clients for extended hours (8am – Midnight). Combining work life balance this team follows a continual rotational shift schedule 365 days a year (6 working days on and then 3 days off). Details are as follows: First 3 days: 8 am to 4 pm Next 3 days: 4 pm to midnight Then 3 days off Qualifications Education and Experience: Law degree from a recognized law school. Active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. Minimum 2 years criminal law experience Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated understanding of the Law of Bail in Canada. Alternative dispute resolution and negotiation skills. Excellent understanding of court room procedures and processes. Excellent understanding of police and arrest procedures. Advocacy, problem solving, communication skills and conflict resolution. A high level of comfort working with remote court appearances, technology and a keen enthusiasm for learning new systems including, computer literacy in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM), web-based legal research tools, and other web-based resources. Ability to work with clients who have complex needs either through frequent requests for alternate representation, physical or mental disability, substance abuse, or living situations that impair their ability to resolve legal matters What We Offer Perks of working with us Competitive wage RRSP with 8% employer contribution Vacations and Lawyer days Health and dental benefits Health and wellness accounts Employee assistance program Work from home opportunities Team environment How To Apply Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@legalaid.ab.ca. Reference competition number [LAA-21-52]. Successful candidate will be required to provide security clearance Only successful candidates will be contacted       Legal Aid Alberta

Competition Number: LAA-21-37 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Lethbridge, AB Posting: External Competition Ends: August 9, 2021 About Legal Aid Alberta Who we’re looking for Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situation. You have excellent communication skills especially in tough situations. You’re computer-savvy and more organized than anyone you know. Fast-paced work environments give you a rush and you’re always up for a challenge. You love learning new things, solving problems, and can adapt to change quickly. You have an eagle eye for the best talent and know where to find it. You care deeply about the success of our team and our organization. Helping people is your raison d’etre. Perks of working with us Competitive wage RRSP employer contribution Paid holidays Health and dental benefits Work from home opportunities Weekends off Job Description What you’ll be doing Reporting to the Legal Services Manager , some of the key responsibilities of a Duty Counsel Lawyer are to: Duty Counsel services in youth and adult Criminal law. Assessment services in youth and adult criminal law. As duty Counsel in areas otherwise established by Legal Aid Alberta from time to time. Qualifications Education and Experience : Law degree from a recognized law school. Minimum 2 years of experience practicing adult and youth criminal law. Experience acting as duty counsel through Legal Aid certificates is considered an asset. Active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. Previous experience in youth criminal defense, JP Bail hearings, Protection Against Family Violence Act, Child Welfare, PChAD, family, immigration and/or litigation practice is an asset. Security clearance is required. How To Apply Send your resume and cover letter to careers@legalaid.ab.ca . Reference posting number LAA-21-37. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, we provide affordable legal services in family law, domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. We are Alberta-wide, with 300 staff and 1,200 private practice lawyers helping people overcome their legal challenges in more than 75 communities across the province. \ Website: www.legalaid.ab.ca.    

Competition # :  30513  Department:  NS Securities Commission Location:  HALIFAX Type of Employment:  Permanent Union Status:  Legal - NSPG  Closing Date:  6/3/2021 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us   The Nova Scotia Securities Commission protects investors from activities that tend to undermine investor confidence in the fairness and efficiency of the capital markets and, to the extent not inconsistent with an adequate level of investor protection, to foster the process of capital formation. About Our Opportunity   As the Litigation Lawyer, you will be a key member of the Enforcement Branch of the Nova Scotia Securities Commission (the Commission), reporting to the Director of Enforcement. Primary Accountabilities   The Litigation Lawyer is responsible for providing effective and efficient legal counsel to the Commission, the Director, investigators and other staff of the Enforcement Branch, both as advisor and advocate, through leading and conducting administrative and quasi-criminal prosecutions of violations of Nova Scotia securities laws or conduct that is contrary to the public interest.    You will assist and advise on the planning and conduct of investigations; provide advice and make recommendations regarding the appropriate conduct of proceedings; review evidence in preparation for disclosure and presentation; prepare and advise on legal documents and opinions, rules of practice and procedures, witnesses, evidence, disclosure, media responses; and advocate on behalf of the Director during enforcement proceedings.     You will apply extensive and specialized legal knowledge and skills to analyze and resolve complex, sensitive and multidimensional problems autonomously or as part of a team.   You will also represent the Commission on various national committees of the Canadian Securities Administrators. Qualifications and Experience   This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a law degree and have been admitted to the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society or are eligible for admission, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience practicing litigation or administrative law. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.   The position requires an aptitude to deal with complex issues, strong analytical skills, tact and diplomacy, capacity for decisive action, and the ability to influence.    You possess exceptional communication (written and oral) and relationship building skills, with an ability to build a long-term ongoing network of relationships.   You must comply with the NSSC’s Conflict of Interest Rules.      While not required, it is considered an asset if you have knowledge of securities law and/or experience with securities law.        Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer or will result in termination of your employment.  Benefits   Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click  here  to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria. Additional Information   When submitting your application please include a writing sample.  What We Offer   Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career. Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies. Mentorship through iNSpire; a new formal, interdepartmental mentorship program that connects employees so they can gain knowledge and experience to support their career development. Countless Career Paths. Department Specific Flexible working schedules.   Pay Grade:   MCL 15 - MCL 26   Salary Range:  $2,537.67 - $5,634.05 Bi-Weekly   Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.   This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:      Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.    External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.    Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to  Competitions@novascotia.ca.

Le Mouvement Desjardins est le plus important groupe financier coopératif au Canada et l'un des principaux employeurs au pays. Il offre toute la gamme des produits et services financiers et regroupe les expertises en gestion de patrimoine, en assurance de personnes et de dommages, en service aux entreprises de toutes tailles, en valeurs mobilières, en gestion d'actifs, en capital de risque ainsi que des modes d'accès virtuels sécuritaires, à la fine pointe de la technologie.     Niveau d'emploi ST-99     À titre de stagiaire avocat du barreau du Québec vous devrez supporter les analystes en affaires juridiques (membre du barreau du Québec). Vous contribuez à la protection juridique des intérêts de l’organisation en assurant la conformité légale des différents actes réalisés et en jouant un rôle clé auprès de l’organisation relativement à ses droits et obligations. En tant que stagiaire à la direction Recouvrement, Financement des membres et clients vous serez appelé à travailler principalement dans des dossiers en recouvrement, plus précisément, vous devrez assister les professionnels (avocats/notaires) de l’unité d’affaire dans les procédures de règlement de litige en lien avec les garanties prises par les Caisses Desjardins sur différents biens (immeuble, automobile, bateau, VTT, roulotte. Etc…) ou dans le cadre du recouvrement de créance non garantie. Le stagiaire travaillera notamment et plus spécifiquement dans les domaines du droit des suretés, du droit immobilier, du droit de la faillite et du droit bancaire.       Responsabilités principales Procéder à la rédaction de divers projets de documents juridiques, par exemple des demandes introductives d’instance, des transactions, diverses ententes et autres Assister aux appels du rôle téléphonique/virtuel Soutenir les ressources professionnelles de votre unité en effectuant des travaux de recherche et d’analyse de nature juridique relevant de différents domaines du droit et en rédigeant et préparant divers rapports, avis et résumés Soutenir les ressources professionnelles de votre unité dans l’implantation de nouvelles opportunités et stratégies d’affaire en lien avec votre unité d’affaires   Conditions particulières Durée : Six mois, du 26 juillet 2021 au 28 janvier 2022 Ce stage doit être considéré comme un stage officiel du Barreau du Québec pour fin d’inscription au Tableau de l’Ordre Nombre d’emploi disponible : 1   Profil recherché Baccalauréat en droit Formation du Barreau complétée ou en voie de l’être Maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office (Word, Excel et Outlook) Pour les postes vacants disponibles au Québec, veuillez noter que la connaissance du français est nécessaire   Veuillez nous joindre une lettre de motivation (maximum 1 page) expliquant votre intérêt et votre parcours scolaire.   Compétences transversales Desjardins Apprécier les différences, Apprendre avec agilité, Être orienté client, Être orienté vers l’action   Compétences clés au profil recherché Avoir une bonne connaissance du secteur, Être résilient, Gérer la complexité, Responsabiliser les autres et soi-même       Lieu de travail 2489, rue Saint-Dominique Jonquière   Syndicat Non Syndiqué       Famille d'emplois Stagiaire (GF)

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months. To be considered for this competition candidates are required to submit the Application Form for screening, along with their resume, to the Civil Service Commission by email ( govjobs@gov.mb.ca ), quoting 37235 and position title in the subject line. Resumes may be used in addition to the Applicant Form for screening purposes. Click here to access the application form. Manitoba Prosecution Service is responsible for prosecuting most offences in Manitoba. These offences are identified in provincial statutes, the federal Criminal Code of Canada and The Youth Criminal Justice Act. This is a unique opportunity with Manitoba Prosecution Service to work in a dynamic office in The Pas, Manitoba, with Crown Attorneys of varying levels of experience. For more information on living and working in The Pas please visit http://www.thepas.com. Crown Attorneys in the Manitoba Prosecution Service are members of the Manitoba Association of Crown Attorneys and the collective agreement can be found at https://www.gov.mb.ca/csc/labour/pubs/pdf/agreements/mb_asso_attorney.pdf. Conditions of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Eligible for immediate membership or membership (in good standing) with the Law Society of Manitoba A valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License Satisfactory Criminal Record Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check & Child Abuse Registry Check Enhanced Security Screening Evening and weekend work as required Ability to travel by road, air, and small watercraft, including overnight stays Qualifications: Essential: Advocacy experience in the practise of law Superior oral communication and presentation skills Superior written communication skills Superior interpersonal skills Excellent analytical skills Effective case management Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively meet short deadlines Ability to work independently Ability to work in a team environment The ability to adapt, learn and grow through challenge, pressure or adversity (resilience) Desired: Prosecutions or Criminal Law experience   Duties: As a Crown Attorney, you will provide prosecutorial service regarding matters arising under the Criminal Code of Canada and provincial statutes, in the provincial and superior courts. Other duties involve giving legal opinions, reviewing police reports and instructing police with respect to charges and investigations. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in community and other legal education in the areas of criminal law and procedures on behalf of Manitoba Prosecution Service. Apply to: Advertisement # 37235 Service Centre 1 Human Resource Services 1130-405 Broadway Winnipeg, MB , R3C 3L6 Phone: 204-945-3204 Fax: 204-948-7373 Email: govjobs@gov.

As a member of Kellogg Canada’s Legal & HR team, you will work closely with business partners and stakeholders in Canada and around the Kellogg world to apply your practical Canadian legal advice to our critical commercial programs. This contract position, initially planned to be 14 months, will provide coverage during a parental leave and may be extended. HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Providing Broad-Ranging Legal Advice:Leverage your legal expertise to provide legal advice to partners across the business as you review, draft, and negotiate agreements, provide ad hoc advice on commercial matters, and conduct legal research to drive the business. Reviewing Exciting Consumer Programs and Copy:Work directly with our creative Marketing, Nutrition, and Communications teams as they develop exciting consumer programs, initiatives, and material including contests and promotions that showcase our brands and engage our consumers. Protecting our Intellectual Property:Fiercely defend our beloved brands and highly recognized marks by ensuring that we properly use and protect our intellectual property and protect against unauthorized use by others. YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS LL B/J.D. from an accredited university, called to the Bar in Ontario, and Member of LSO Minimum 1-2 years related work experience in legal department or law firm Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels; Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Knowledge of and experience with contract, marketing, advertising, food, and intellectual property law would be an asset WHAT’S NEXT It’s best to apply today, because job postings can be taken down and we wouldn’t want you to miss this opportunity. THE FINER PRINT At Kellogg Canada we take great pride in our comprehensive total rewards program. This program is an important way of recognizing the value and contribution of our employees. Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants. LET'S CREATE THE FUTURE OF FOOD Kellogg Recruitment