Law Clerk / Senior Law Clerk

Position: Law Clerk/Senior Law Clerk, IT and Cybersecurity

Reporting to: Senior Legal Counsel, IT and Cybersecurity

The Law Clerk or Senior Law Clerk plays a key role in delivering diverse legal services, including:

• Managing legal files and conducting document reviews.

• Drafting IT agreements and analyzing security and privacy laws.

• Interpreting procurement by-laws and conducting legal searches and registrations.

• Supporting transactional matters and researching case law, legislation, and policies to facilitate legal advice.

• Preparing draft memos and responses.

• Assisting IT legal counsel with research and preparations for appearances before Regional Committees, courts, administrative tribunals, and boards.

Major Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents such as non-disclosure agreements and SaaS contracts related to IT, municipal, and corporate matters.

• Administer contracts to ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and other obligations.

• Review and interpret contracts and procurement by-laws, update legal templates, and maintain a precedent database.

• Draft responses on behalf of IT legal counsel for stakeholders and opposing counsel.

• Identify legal issues and conduct research using online legal databases and electronic sources.

• Conduct due diligence, including relevant searches, and analyze findings.

• Independently review corporate searches, records, and documents to provide recommendations to staff.

• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to by-laws, renewals, contractual obligations, and municipal or corporate law.

• Draft reports to Committee and Council on legal matters for counsel review.

• Act as a point of contact for advice requests and coordinate legal drafting support as needed.

• Provide guidance and technical assistance to the IT and Cybersecurity Law Group and Department staff.

• Mentor and support other Legal staff as required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a Community College Diploma in a Law Clerk Program or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience:

  • Law Clerk: Minimum 3 years in a legal environment, private or public sector.

  • Senior Law Clerk: Minimum 5 years in a legal environment, private or public sector.

• Proven experience in reviewing, drafting, and managing commercial contracts and transactions related to IT, Cybersecurity, and Municipal Law.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Expertise in legal principles, terminology, and procedures relating to municipal law, by-laws, and contracts.

• Advanced drafting, research, and editing skills for legal documents and correspondence.

• Strong knowledge of municipal government structures, policies, and processes.

• Proficient in corporate core competencies: customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management, and adaptability.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage high volumes of files, and handle time-sensitive matters under pressure.

Key Details

• Weekly Hours: 35

• Scheduled Shifts: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

• Closing Date: January 29, 2025

• Union: Non-Union Staff

How to Apply

Please submit your application online by 5:00 PM EST on the closing date. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted via email.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations under the Human Rights Code, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email careers@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and employment process.