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Cohen Highley LLP is currently recruiting a Legal/Administrative Assistant for our London office. This position requires the successful candidate to be in office full-time. Qualifications: Demonstrated experience providing strong administrative support in a fast-paced environment Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively Strong verbal and written communication skills Commitment to excellent client service Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficient with Microsoft Suite with emphasis on Outlook Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail What you can expect in this position: Calendar management Co-ordinate and schedule meetings and appointments Tracking deadlines and maintaining a strong “bring forward” system Preparing Correspondence Opening and Closing Files Cohen Highley LLP provides a unique private practice culture that encourages professional growth in a collaborative, innovative and familial environment. Cohen Highley provides the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of knowledgeable lawyers and staff. We are looking for candidates who share our values of exceptional client service and mutual respect. Deadline for submissions is Monday, January 6th, 2025. For more information about Cohen Highley, please visit our website at ww.cohenhighley.com. Cohen Highley LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent  

Siskinds is a leading law firm located in Southwestern Ontario. We are a team of over 240 lawyers and staff covering personal legal services, business law, personal injury law, and class actions law as well as over 25 specialized practice areas. We help clients make the right legal choices, manage their legal affairs, and resolve complicated matters. Our culture and working style strive to make our clients’ experiences comfortable, reassuring, and productive while delivering excellence in the services we provide. What are you looking for? Be part of a cohesive team that promotes collaboration and teamwork Work in a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications Competitive compensation and benefits Professional development opportunities Strength of a big firm with the culture of a small firm Subsidized downtown parking Working within a state-of-the-art building Who are we looking for? We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant for our Business Law Department. This position will require you to provide support to the Business Law Team, one of the largest and most sophisticated in Southwestern Ontario. The successful candidate will support a team of lawyers and law clerks to deliver timely and excellent legal services to our clients. Post-secondary education in a related field; 0-2 years relevant experience. New grads are welcome to apply; Above average interpersonal skills; Strong organizational skills with the ability to be proactive and follow through; Superior communication skills (both verbal and written); Detail-oriented; Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work to deadlines; Strong client service skills; and finally Above average keyboarding/computer skills (primarily Word, Outlook and Adobe). General tasks Opening/closing files; Preparation of accounts; Organizing and maintaining files; Scheduling meetings; Taking cold calls; Communication with clients; and General administrative tasks. You will work well both independently and within the team setting. You will have a sincere passion for new technology learning and application. You enjoy a fast-paced, multi-tasked and deadline driven environment. We are a truly cohesive team, and as such, being a team player as well as having a strong technical ability and positive attitude will make you a top runner, and ideally our chosen candidate. Our comprehensive in-house training and ongoing support is of the highest level. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Siskinds is an equal opportunity employer and will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection, and on-boarding process. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.siskinds.com Please email your resume quoting “Business Law Legal Assistant” and “Your Name” in the subject line.

Permanent Full Time   We are currently recruiting for the position of Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities within our Law Department to support Finance, Treasury, Sustainability and Corporate Governance. This position will report into the AVP & Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities. You will work closely with a group of legal professionals and senior business leaders, with a primary focus on providing securities, governance and disclosure advice, including legal support and advice for   Corporate financing transactions of all types, including public and private offerings of securities and credit facilities in Canada, the United States and Europe, as well as other treasury activities such as normal course and substantial issuer bids Public disclosure documents, including core reporting issuer documentation as well as sustainability (ESG) disclosures Significant corporate governance matters including sustainability and major incident management and related policies and procedures Negotiation of agreements including credit facilities, underwriting agreements, NDAs, transfer agency agreements Global investments matters, such as information barriers Corporate documentation relating to these matters Your work will be wide-ranging and will provide the opportunity to demonstrate proven expertise in dynamic practice areas. It will involve coordinating business feedback on agreements and legal documentation, interacting with external counsel and project management. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly accomplished team of legal professionals supporting one of Canada’s leading financial services companies.   Qualifications and Competencies: University Degree, Member of a Provincial Bar in good standing, work experience in securities law and corporate finance matters 5-7 years legal experience Strong oral communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present issues with clarity to business leaders of various business and functional areas Excellent judgment, with the ability to identify key issues and provide an independent view to the business team in a clear and practical manner Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with experience resolving complex problems Strong drafting, legal and written communication skills with a practical solution-oriented approach and the ability to use clear, plain language Self-motivated and a desire to work both independently and in a cooperative team environment Highly focused with attention to detail Superior organizational and time management skills with experience addressing multiple projects at once Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg. Attendance in the office is required for a minimum of 2 days per week, with the possibility of more frequent attendance depending on business needs.   Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.   Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!   Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.   You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.   Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.   Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.   We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.   It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.   Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.   #LI-Hybrid Requisition ID: 852 Category: Corporate Functions Location: London, ON   Toronto, ON    

The Canada Life Assurance Company has an exciting opportunity for Litigation Counsel to join our litigation team, which operates out of our Winnipeg, London and Toronto offices. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced junior litigator to practice with one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. You will be a key member of a hard-working legal team that provides practical and timely legal representation and advice to our Canadian Business units, on legal disputes and other legal issues.     As part of this dynamic team, you will focus on a wide range of life, health and disability related insurance work, along with a variety of other interesting issues that arise in a large insurance company. In this role you will play a key part in ensuring our customers’ trust is maintained while managing your busy litigation practice.     Your responsibilities will include: Carriage of a full caseload of litigation files Providing timely advice, opinions, and representation to our business partners on litigation and pre-litigation matters Attending on discoveries, mediations, settlement conferences and court appearances Drafting of pleadings, briefs, settlement documentation Instructing and managing external counsel retained in connection with litigation. Contributing to strategic projects that support the business we serve and the development of the litigation function, efficiencies and capabilities. Participating in team and business partner meetings Preparing and delivering presentations to our business partners on key issues in litigation     Qualifications and Competencies Law Degree and Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the Law Society of British Columbia (and willingness to obtain an additional provincial call) 4-5 years of relevant experience in civil litigation including insurance litigation with a firm or in-house Knowledge of life & health insurance products and/or financial service industry an asset Self-motivated and effective working both independently and in a team setting Strong ability to self-manage, prioritize, organize work and meet deadlines. Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present issues with clarity to key stakeholders and/or senior management in all business and functional areas. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with experience simplifying and resolving complex problems. Strong drafting, legal and communication skills, with a practical solution-oriented approach and the ability to use clear, plain language. Excellent judgment, with the ability to identify key issues and provide an independent view to management in a clear and practical manner. Thorough understanding and up-to-date knowledge of court procedures Superior organizational and time management skills with experience managing competing priorities Superior negotiation skills Experience practising with virtual litigation tools and techniques Advanced ability to effectively use MS Office programs and other role related technology Ability to focus, analyze and produce work that requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, in a deadline driven environment       The base salary for this position is between $74,500 - $137,900 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.     Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.     Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!     Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.     You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.     Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.     Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.     We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.     It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.     Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

File Number: 1016 Service Area: Legal Services Division: City Solicitor's Office Employee Group: Mgmt Non Union Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Number of Openings: 1 Summary of Duties: Focus: Civil Litigation Reporting to and under the general supervision of the City Solicitor, acts as solicitor, counsel and advisor to The Corporation of the City of London in legal matters generally of average or above average complexity, requiring an appropriate degree of experience, skill and competence. Work Performed: Acts as solicitor, counsel and advisor, or assists more senior counsel, in all aspects of one or more of the following areas of the practice of law, as assigned by the City Solicitor. Municipal law enforcement and provincial offences, administrative tribunals, business law (including but not restricted to banking, bills of exchange, bankruptcy and insolvency, business and no-share corporations, bulk sales, carriers, construction liens, copyright, trade marks and protection of intellectual property, and trade and commerce), contracts, civil litigation and procedure (including but not restricted to negligence and other torts), debtors and creditors, personal and real property, and real estate (including but not restricted to easements, expropriations, mortgages, secured transactions, landlord and tenant, trespass, and water and water courses) environmental law, municipal corporations (including but not restricted to municipal assessment and taxation, public authorities and officers, public utilities, and social welfare), highways and streets (including but not restricted to highway traffic), labour relations, (including but not restricted to opinions regarding discipline and discharge, arbitration, judicial reviews, Workers' Compensation Benefits and Worker's Compensation Appeal Tribunal Hearings and employment law, in general), insurance, and land use planning. Discharges such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the City Solicitor. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in the Law Society of Upper Canada. Skills and Abilities: Three to five years, preferably in municipal law. Able to speak, write and read French at an advanced level is an asset. Compensation & Other Information: $112,978 - $148, 226 This posting is for one (1) permanent, full-time position. Standard hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Work Arrangement: Hybrid. These hours of work and work arrangements are subject to change in accordance to business requirements. Police Record Check The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check. As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.      

Salary Grade: $77,110 - $110,050 (Salary commensurate with experience) This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. About Western   Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. About Us   Community Legal Services (CLS) is a Student Legal Services Organization (SLSO) as defined by the Legal Aid Services Act of Ontario (2020). It is a legal clinic within Western Law that provides free legal advice and representation to low income and marginalized members of the London / Middlesex community, as well as Fanshawe College and Western students. Current areas of service include Criminal and Provincial Offences, Housing Law, Civil Litigation (Small Claims Court) and Family Law. CLS also provides public legal education to community members and organizations. We are funded by Legal Aid Ontario, Law Foundation of Ontario, Fanshawe Student Union, Western University Student Council and the Faculty of Law. Responsibilities   The Review Counsel provides comprehensive and detailed supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of law students working in the Community Legal Services (CLS) legal clinic as summer students, volunteers, or for course credit in accordance with CLS, Western University policies and procedures, and the Law Society of Ontario Rules of Professional Conduct. Review Counsel supervises all file work and provision of legal sevices, done by students, for clients of the clinic, including advocacy, file management, legal research, legal problem solving, negotiations and professional ethics. Review Counsel ensures the effective and efficient delivery of education and training to students, primarily in the area of civil, and administrative law including small claims court and tenants rights but may also overlap into other areas of legal service offered by the clinic. Review Counsel also supports the work of the Clinic in community outreach, advocacy projects and public legal education initiatives. Qualifications   Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Membership in the Law Society of Ontario (licenced to practice law in Ontario) Experience: 5 years of experience practicing law in a litigation environment Extensive litigation practice experience including conduct of trials, motions, and hearings as well as drafting legal documents, facta and forms is preferred Experience and ability to supervise students in Criminal Law and Provincial Offences, as well as one or more other areas of practice including but not limited to: housing/landlord and tenant disputes, civil litigation/small claims court, wills and powers of attorney, human rights, family law, academic appeals/offences, WSIB, employment law or immigration or such other area of practice as may be added by the Directors, in consultation with the Dean preferred Experience supervising and mentoring law students and providing training at a post-secondary level is preferred Experience with legal clinics is preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Advocacy skills and knowledge in substantive and procedural areas of law Ability to provide guidance to assist others in solving complex problems Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity Verbal communication skills to translate information into easily understood terms, summarize information, and provide a rationale for action Positive, outgoing attitude with client service orientation Competency to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy to review and revise legal documentation Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information and make appropriate decisions or recommendations Demonstrated ability in serving low-income clients and persons with disabilities in a respectful and sensitive manner Cross-cultural competency with an ability to interact and work effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds Ability and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public Familiarity with Legal Aid and its mandates and structures Ability to work both independently, taking initiative and following through on work assignments, and effectively as a member of the team to achieve clinic goals Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity with University policies and procedures is an asset Western Values Diversity   The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194. Please Note:   We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.