Reporting to General Counsel and taking direction from the Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel is an in-house position located in the Office of the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel will support the work of the Office of Legal Counsel. This position will provide counsel, legal advice and guidance on a broad range of complex issues to many diverse stakeholders across the University, including: academic Faculties, Schools, Departments and Units; the Office of Advancement; Budgeting & Planning; Financial Services; Human Resources Services; Facilities; Research Services; Risk & Safety Services; and, other university clients and stakeholders, while protecting the legal interests of the University. Legal Counsel will provide timely and effective advice to multiple university participants about compliance in key areas of university responsibility, with demonstrated expertise in administrative law and litigation matters, as this position has a particular emphasis on supporting university operations related to academic and non-academic issues such as student appeals, human rights, accommodations, student placement and affiliation agreements, academic integrity, student conduct, insurance matters and issues related to workplace law. This will include providing a full range of legal and policy advice to senior management, academic administrators, faculty and staff, and to academic and non- academic decision-makers. The incumbent will work with senior administrators, faculty and staff to contribute in developing and updating a broad range of policies and procedures regarding operational issues pertaining to the University and its affiliated entities, and may include workplace issues, trademark and other IP protection and other matters within the scope of University Counsel’s service level commitments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with Counsel in the unit to provide sound strategic legal advice to the university community, based on subject- matter expertise in administrative, human rights, insurance, litigation and labour and employment law, as well as other areas affecting university operations.
Monitor, review and provide practical and unbiased advice and representation on procedural and contractual arrangements.
Ensure the provision of expert, timely, practical, effective and consistent legal advice to clients within the university community and ensure consistency in decision-making processes.
Serve as a trusted partner with General Counsel and with senior management, Departmental leaders, and academic administrators.
Engage in meaningful efforts to understand the diverse academic, research and operational needs of the University.
Provide clear, accurate assessment of legal issues and risks while respecting business judgment and decision-making authority of university administrators.
Represent the university’s interests on procedural and substantive matters.
Provide strategic advice concerning dispute and conflict resolution.
Conduct thorough and objective research, providing information and effective recommendations to Counsel and other university clients.
Participate on committees and working groups as assigned, representing the Office of the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel in a professional manner that builds relationships, encourages inter-departmental collaboration and promotes the University’s strategic goals.
Determine the need for, develop and deliver, training programs to university clients as appropriate.
Liaise with external counsel, provide litigation support and management.
As appropriate, represent the university’s interests before courts and administrative tribunals.
Participate in professional development to maintain knowledge of changes to relevant laws and regulations, working with key stakeholders to understand the operational and procedural impacts such changes may have on the university.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A law degree (LLB or JD), from an accredited Canadian university, and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
A minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law, including at least 3 years’ prior experience in administrative law, working with a variety of public and private sector clients, with some experience with the not-for-profit and charitable sector.
Previous exposure to human rights, litigation, insurance, and labour and employment law would be an asset.
A breadth of general legal knowledge across a variety of fields.
Proven success in providing fair and impartial legal guidance regarding complex issues.
Prior experience in developing policies and procedures/guidelines in a private or public sector organization.
Experience in dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, and enforcement of policies and procedures/guidelines.
Prior legal experience in a post-secondary education setting would be an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this role.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Ability to cultivate and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel team, with a broad range of university clients including academics, students, staff, senior administrations, and with external legal consultants.
Excellent facilitation and mediation skills, with the ability to use these skills to develop solutions that ethically, tactfully and diplomatically respond to the needs and expectations of diverse groups at all levels.
Sound judgment and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues, and the ability to recognize when it is necessary to escalate issues.
Ability to swiftly prioritize matters and to and manage multiple, competing short and long-term projects, and to shift quickly between substantive areas of law.
Excellent communication skills: listening, written and verbal, and the ability to adjust communication style to specific audiences.
Possess high standards of ethics and integrity as demonstrated by having the ability to make and communicate difficult decisions and the ability to deliver difficult messages in sensitive situations, while maintaining trust and strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Exceptional ability to draft accurate, complete contracts and persuasive legal documents such as legal opinions and responses, position statements, legal briefs and correspondence.
Proven record of commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion.
Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work with a variety of software tools including spreadsheets, databases, document management tools, and internet/legal search engines.
DECISION MAKING:
Facilitates complex decision-making processes, leveraging all identified clients and stakeholders.
Determines type and level of information required to support decision-making.
Makes effective recommendations to Counsel in the unit and others concerning university policies and procedures.
Provides expert advice and effective recommendations to university decision-makers.
Set and direct own work, ensuring task due dates are aligned with portfolio and unit priorities and/or deadlines.
Make decisions on completeness of all related process tasks aligned with portfolio and unit priorities.
Determines appropriate learning strategy when developing training documents or delivering training programs.
Assign work to administrative support staff as appropriate.
Oct 11, 2024
Full time
Reporting to General Counsel and taking direction from the Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel is an in-house position located in the Office of the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel will support the work of the Office of Legal Counsel. This position will provide counsel, legal advice and guidance on a broad range of complex issues to many diverse stakeholders across the University, including: academic Faculties, Schools, Departments and Units; the Office of Advancement; Budgeting & Planning; Financial Services; Human Resources Services; Facilities; Research Services; Risk & Safety Services; and, other university clients and stakeholders, while protecting the legal interests of the University. Legal Counsel will provide timely and effective advice to multiple university participants about compliance in key areas of university responsibility, with demonstrated expertise in administrative law and litigation matters, as this position has a particular emphasis on supporting university operations related to academic and non-academic issues such as student appeals, human rights, accommodations, student placement and affiliation agreements, academic integrity, student conduct, insurance matters and issues related to workplace law. This will include providing a full range of legal and policy advice to senior management, academic administrators, faculty and staff, and to academic and non- academic decision-makers. The incumbent will work with senior administrators, faculty and staff to contribute in developing and updating a broad range of policies and procedures regarding operational issues pertaining to the University and its affiliated entities, and may include workplace issues, trademark and other IP protection and other matters within the scope of University Counsel’s service level commitments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with Counsel in the unit to provide sound strategic legal advice to the university community, based on subject- matter expertise in administrative, human rights, insurance, litigation and labour and employment law, as well as other areas affecting university operations.
Monitor, review and provide practical and unbiased advice and representation on procedural and contractual arrangements.
Ensure the provision of expert, timely, practical, effective and consistent legal advice to clients within the university community and ensure consistency in decision-making processes.
Serve as a trusted partner with General Counsel and with senior management, Departmental leaders, and academic administrators.
Engage in meaningful efforts to understand the diverse academic, research and operational needs of the University.
Provide clear, accurate assessment of legal issues and risks while respecting business judgment and decision-making authority of university administrators.
Represent the university’s interests on procedural and substantive matters.
Provide strategic advice concerning dispute and conflict resolution.
Conduct thorough and objective research, providing information and effective recommendations to Counsel and other university clients.
Participate on committees and working groups as assigned, representing the Office of the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel in a professional manner that builds relationships, encourages inter-departmental collaboration and promotes the University’s strategic goals.
Determine the need for, develop and deliver, training programs to university clients as appropriate.
Liaise with external counsel, provide litigation support and management.
As appropriate, represent the university’s interests before courts and administrative tribunals.
Participate in professional development to maintain knowledge of changes to relevant laws and regulations, working with key stakeholders to understand the operational and procedural impacts such changes may have on the university.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A law degree (LLB or JD), from an accredited Canadian university, and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
A minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law, including at least 3 years’ prior experience in administrative law, working with a variety of public and private sector clients, with some experience with the not-for-profit and charitable sector.
Previous exposure to human rights, litigation, insurance, and labour and employment law would be an asset.
A breadth of general legal knowledge across a variety of fields.
Proven success in providing fair and impartial legal guidance regarding complex issues.
Prior experience in developing policies and procedures/guidelines in a private or public sector organization.
Experience in dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, and enforcement of policies and procedures/guidelines.
Prior legal experience in a post-secondary education setting would be an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this role.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Ability to cultivate and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel team, with a broad range of university clients including academics, students, staff, senior administrations, and with external legal consultants.
Excellent facilitation and mediation skills, with the ability to use these skills to develop solutions that ethically, tactfully and diplomatically respond to the needs and expectations of diverse groups at all levels.
Sound judgment and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues, and the ability to recognize when it is necessary to escalate issues.
Ability to swiftly prioritize matters and to and manage multiple, competing short and long-term projects, and to shift quickly between substantive areas of law.
Excellent communication skills: listening, written and verbal, and the ability to adjust communication style to specific audiences.
Possess high standards of ethics and integrity as demonstrated by having the ability to make and communicate difficult decisions and the ability to deliver difficult messages in sensitive situations, while maintaining trust and strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Exceptional ability to draft accurate, complete contracts and persuasive legal documents such as legal opinions and responses, position statements, legal briefs and correspondence.
Proven record of commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion.
Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work with a variety of software tools including spreadsheets, databases, document management tools, and internet/legal search engines.
DECISION MAKING:
Facilitates complex decision-making processes, leveraging all identified clients and stakeholders.
Determines type and level of information required to support decision-making.
Makes effective recommendations to Counsel in the unit and others concerning university policies and procedures.
Provides expert advice and effective recommendations to university decision-makers.
Set and direct own work, ensuring task due dates are aligned with portfolio and unit priorities and/or deadlines.
Make decisions on completeness of all related process tasks aligned with portfolio and unit priorities.
Determines appropriate learning strategy when developing training documents or delivering training programs.
Assign work to administrative support staff as appropriate.
Canada Lands Company
Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton (preferred). Possibility to work from Toronto, Montreal, or Halifax.
Job req ID: (2066)
Title: Senior Director, Legal Services
Location: Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton (preferred).
Possibility to work from Toronto, Montreal, or Halifax.
Department: Legal Services
Employment status : Full Time
Hiring range: $158,550 to $180,000
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Senior Director, Legal Services (“SDLS”) provides legal advisory services to Canada Lands Company Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). The SDLS shall support the Chief Legal Officer & Senior Vice President, Corporate Governance (“CLO”) and be responsible for all aspects of the provision of legal services to the Company’s Real Estate and Acquisitions & Business Development Teams. The SDLS shall also be responsible for managing and mentoring one of the Legal Counsels within the Legal Team.
KEY FUNCTIONS
LEGAL DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP :
Jointly manages and supervises the operations of the Legal Department with the other SDLS.
Supervises Legal Counsel in the performance of their duties, including all legal services requests; motivates and directs their effort; and provides leadership and direction on their projects.
Ensures compliance with departmental service level expectations.
Works with the CLO to develop and implement business objectives, policies and strategic pillars to ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws and all contractual relationships.
Assists in the development of the departmental budget and strategic plan.
Approves legal invoices before processing by the Company.
Develops, conducts and assists with developing training and mentorship programs for the Legal Department’s Legal Counsel and students.
LEGAL MATTERS:
Although the SDLS supports the Company as a whole, the primary areas of focus for this particular SLC role are the following: (i) supporting the Acquisitions & Business Development Team and the Real Estate Team with all of their non-litigation legal needs, including, but not limited to, acquisitions, sales, servicing agreements, development agreements, easements, licenses, and leases; and (ii) participating as the Legal representative on the Company’s Housing Innovation Team.
Prepares documents, reports, recommendations, précis or other material to be submitted to the Company’s Senior Management Team or Board of Directors.
Directs and/or actively participates in specific projects where issues of a complex or strategic nature require the experience or expertise of the SDLS. This may include strategizing and negotiating major arrangements with respect to municipal or other regulatory approvals (e.g. planning, zoning, environmental, heritage, servicing), real estate transactions (e.g. agreements of purchase and sale, leases, mortgages, financing), and service contracts (e.g. construction, infrastructure).
Analyzes, interprets, advises and provides recommendations on legal matters affecting the Company.
Directs and manages external counsel on multiple projects/files making recommendations, as necessary, to the CLO and affected member(s) of the Senior Management Team.
Provides general legal advice to various client departments regarding real estate law, business law, intellectual property, labour and employment, and other commercial legal issues.
Reviews and evaluates Company agreements to protect the Company’s interests and to determine compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies.
Works with business teams in the preparation of template documents and contracts, such as RFPs.
Works on special projects in support of the Legal Team, as assigned from time to time.
Negotiates and drafts contracts and commercial agreements.
Assists in the creation, implementation and enforcement of corporate policies and procedures.
Responsible for providing ethical and conflict of interest advice to employees.
Assists with the handling and processing of Access to Information and Privacy Act requests.
Assists with other legal or corporate secretarial functions as may be assigned by the CLO from time to time.
Provides training to Company employees regarding legislative requirements and Company policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Law Degree required.
Must be licensed to practice law in Canada.
At least seven years of legal experience with a focus on commercial real estate (ideally within a law firm environment, but prior in-house experience with a commercial real estate focus will be considered).
Knowledge of computer skills, including electronic legal research.
Industry knowledge/experience is preferred.
To express your interest in the role please submit your application by following the link (Insert link): here before October 24th, 2024.
Canada Lands Company CLC Limited is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canada Lands Company is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please inform us as soon as possible and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Oct 03, 2024
Full time
Job req ID: (2066)
Title: Senior Director, Legal Services
Location: Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton (preferred).
Possibility to work from Toronto, Montreal, or Halifax.
Department: Legal Services
Employment status : Full Time
Hiring range: $158,550 to $180,000
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Senior Director, Legal Services (“SDLS”) provides legal advisory services to Canada Lands Company Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). The SDLS shall support the Chief Legal Officer & Senior Vice President, Corporate Governance (“CLO”) and be responsible for all aspects of the provision of legal services to the Company’s Real Estate and Acquisitions & Business Development Teams. The SDLS shall also be responsible for managing and mentoring one of the Legal Counsels within the Legal Team.
KEY FUNCTIONS
LEGAL DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP :
Jointly manages and supervises the operations of the Legal Department with the other SDLS.
Supervises Legal Counsel in the performance of their duties, including all legal services requests; motivates and directs their effort; and provides leadership and direction on their projects.
Ensures compliance with departmental service level expectations.
Works with the CLO to develop and implement business objectives, policies and strategic pillars to ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws and all contractual relationships.
Assists in the development of the departmental budget and strategic plan.
Approves legal invoices before processing by the Company.
Develops, conducts and assists with developing training and mentorship programs for the Legal Department’s Legal Counsel and students.
LEGAL MATTERS:
Although the SDLS supports the Company as a whole, the primary areas of focus for this particular SLC role are the following: (i) supporting the Acquisitions & Business Development Team and the Real Estate Team with all of their non-litigation legal needs, including, but not limited to, acquisitions, sales, servicing agreements, development agreements, easements, licenses, and leases; and (ii) participating as the Legal representative on the Company’s Housing Innovation Team.
Prepares documents, reports, recommendations, précis or other material to be submitted to the Company’s Senior Management Team or Board of Directors.
Directs and/or actively participates in specific projects where issues of a complex or strategic nature require the experience or expertise of the SDLS. This may include strategizing and negotiating major arrangements with respect to municipal or other regulatory approvals (e.g. planning, zoning, environmental, heritage, servicing), real estate transactions (e.g. agreements of purchase and sale, leases, mortgages, financing), and service contracts (e.g. construction, infrastructure).
Analyzes, interprets, advises and provides recommendations on legal matters affecting the Company.
Directs and manages external counsel on multiple projects/files making recommendations, as necessary, to the CLO and affected member(s) of the Senior Management Team.
Provides general legal advice to various client departments regarding real estate law, business law, intellectual property, labour and employment, and other commercial legal issues.
Reviews and evaluates Company agreements to protect the Company’s interests and to determine compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies.
Works with business teams in the preparation of template documents and contracts, such as RFPs.
Works on special projects in support of the Legal Team, as assigned from time to time.
Negotiates and drafts contracts and commercial agreements.
Assists in the creation, implementation and enforcement of corporate policies and procedures.
Responsible for providing ethical and conflict of interest advice to employees.
Assists with the handling and processing of Access to Information and Privacy Act requests.
Assists with other legal or corporate secretarial functions as may be assigned by the CLO from time to time.
Provides training to Company employees regarding legislative requirements and Company policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Law Degree required.
Must be licensed to practice law in Canada.
At least seven years of legal experience with a focus on commercial real estate (ideally within a law firm environment, but prior in-house experience with a commercial real estate focus will be considered).
Knowledge of computer skills, including electronic legal research.
Industry knowledge/experience is preferred.
To express your interest in the role please submit your application by following the link (Insert link): here before October 24th, 2024.
Canada Lands Company CLC Limited is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canada Lands Company is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please inform us as soon as possible and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Are you interested in a new and challenging opportunity? We are looking for a Paralegal to support the Senior Paralegal in working with clients to resolve issues and providing guidance and support for implementing solutions, drafting and preparing legal documents and contracts and liaising with various external counsel and legal Tribunals and Regulators. Do you have experience in various areas of law and legal procedures? Experience with attention to detail and drafting moderately complex legal documents with general supervision? If so, this may be the role for you! Apply now.
What you will be doing!
Accurately prepares moderately complex and diverse documents such as nondisclosure agreements, procurement and commercial contracts/amendments and other legal agreements and status updates with minimal guidance from Senior Paralegal and Legal Counsel.
Compiling and analyzing moderately complex and diverse documents for filing with various tribunals and regulators. With oversight from Senior Paralegal and Legal Counsel, drafts and prepares various forms and documents for filing with a variety of arbitrators, regulators and tribunals.
Assisting in developing and presenting training, maintain training material and be able to assist with presenting training materials to CNL staff.
Reviewing and maintaining a suite of documentation and author new documents as directed.
Working closely with CNL client groups to identify issues; provides advice and guidance to team and management on legal best practices, legal contracts and documents.
Performing assessments on processes to identify gaps or inefficiencies. Propose solutions and assist with implementation of new or revised processes.
Working with clients to resolve identified issues by suggesting solutions, provide guidance/support for implementing solutions, if required, and perform follow-up activities to ensure solution is effective and the issue has been resolved.
Working with the Legal Services Administrative Assistant, to perform and oversee the front line contact for Legal, including reviewing incoming correspondence (Legal inbox) and take appropriate action to review, redirect, or respond if within own area of knowledge base
Assisting with the management of procurement business of the Legal department including assignment of work and organization of assignments and responses; providing guidance to procurement staff on appropriate paths forward with oversight from Senior Paralegal and Legal Counsel.
Assisting with the management of legal department processes to ensure efficient service; assisting with indemnity consent request process including review of contracts for indemnity language, drafting of consent requests and providing justification for approval of language, tracking submissions and approval of requests and corresponding directly with AECL; assisting with the management of process for amendments of CNL contracts including review and drafting of contract amendment requests and coordinating with appropriate legal counsel.
Assisting to develop and present training for CNL client groups in legal best practices including preparation of training materials, scheduling of training sessions and presentation of training materials.
Interacting with external counsel to liaise, schedule arbitrations, mediations and hearings and assist with the drafting and preparation of various legal submissions, forms and documents.
Interacting with tribunals, regulators and arbitrators in order to liaise, schedule hearings and arbitrations and provide filing of legal forms and documents. Interaction is by phone and by email.
Maintaining working rapport with a variety of external contact such as AECL, CNSC and other external clients
What we are looking for:
Post-secondary education in legal or technical related field
Paralegal/Law Clerk Certificate or degree program, or related experience
7+ years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have experience in areas of corporate commercial law with a good understanding of contracting principles in commercial and procurement environment.
Experience in areas of labour & employment law with a good understanding of federal sectoremployment law and arbitration landscape is an asset.
Requires experience and capability of working in a highly regulated area, including familiarity withreading and applying legislative instruments.
Must have demonstrated interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work smoothly and effectively with customers, technical staff, colleagues and management.
Initiative to resolve problems and expedite resources, work plans or other appropriate actions
Ability to work in a team environment, maintain a clear focus on team goals, and establish a goodrapport with groups and individuals of many diverse professions is required
Must be self-motivated, possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interactwith peers, other departments, regulators and senior management.
Demonstrated analytical skills – the ability to analyze information, draw conclusions and make recommendations quickly and effectively with the assistance of Senior Paralegal or Legal Counsel.
Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage work schedule to meeting shifting priorities
Must be proficient in Microsoft suite programs, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote for the purposes of creating reports, entering and mining data, producing spreadsheets and presentations and creating training programs and presentations related but not limited to office functions and legal processes and areas of law.
Ability to self-manage, flexible and willing to work extra hours, as required
Must have broad knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, systems and organizational structure in order to understand how Legal Services functional support area activities impact on and integrate with other functional areas.
Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom.
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
tuition support
and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
Restore and protect the Environment.
Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location of Work - Remote
This role is based out of CNL’s Chalk River site, however the primary work location will be remote. Although this role is considered to be fully remote, presence at the Chalk River site may be needed on occasion and will be determined by the manager, based on internal client and project needs. CNL may require travel from time to time, as necessary.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence, which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
#LI-REMOTE
Jul 19, 2024
Remote
Are you interested in a new and challenging opportunity? We are looking for a Paralegal to support the Senior Paralegal in working with clients to resolve issues and providing guidance and support for implementing solutions, drafting and preparing legal documents and contracts and liaising with various external counsel and legal Tribunals and Regulators. Do you have experience in various areas of law and legal procedures? Experience with attention to detail and drafting moderately complex legal documents with general supervision? If so, this may be the role for you! Apply now.
What you will be doing!
Accurately prepares moderately complex and diverse documents such as nondisclosure agreements, procurement and commercial contracts/amendments and other legal agreements and status updates with minimal guidance from Senior Paralegal and Legal Counsel.
Compiling and analyzing moderately complex and diverse documents for filing with various tribunals and regulators. With oversight from Senior Paralegal and Legal Counsel, drafts and prepares various forms and documents for filing with a variety of arbitrators, regulators and tribunals.
Assisting in developing and presenting training, maintain training material and be able to assist with presenting training materials to CNL staff.
Reviewing and maintaining a suite of documentation and author new documents as directed.
Working closely with CNL client groups to identify issues; provides advice and guidance to team and management on legal best practices, legal contracts and documents.
Performing assessments on processes to identify gaps or inefficiencies. Propose solutions and assist with implementation of new or revised processes.
Working with clients to resolve identified issues by suggesting solutions, provide guidance/support for implementing solutions, if required, and perform follow-up activities to ensure solution is effective and the issue has been resolved.
Working with the Legal Services Administrative Assistant, to perform and oversee the front line contact for Legal, including reviewing incoming correspondence (Legal inbox) and take appropriate action to review, redirect, or respond if within own area of knowledge base
Assisting with the management of procurement business of the Legal department including assignment of work and organization of assignments and responses; providing guidance to procurement staff on appropriate paths forward with oversight from Senior Paralegal and Legal Counsel.
Assisting with the management of legal department processes to ensure efficient service; assisting with indemnity consent request process including review of contracts for indemnity language, drafting of consent requests and providing justification for approval of language, tracking submissions and approval of requests and corresponding directly with AECL; assisting with the management of process for amendments of CNL contracts including review and drafting of contract amendment requests and coordinating with appropriate legal counsel.
Assisting to develop and present training for CNL client groups in legal best practices including preparation of training materials, scheduling of training sessions and presentation of training materials.
Interacting with external counsel to liaise, schedule arbitrations, mediations and hearings and assist with the drafting and preparation of various legal submissions, forms and documents.
Interacting with tribunals, regulators and arbitrators in order to liaise, schedule hearings and arbitrations and provide filing of legal forms and documents. Interaction is by phone and by email.
Maintaining working rapport with a variety of external contact such as AECL, CNSC and other external clients
What we are looking for:
Post-secondary education in legal or technical related field
Paralegal/Law Clerk Certificate or degree program, or related experience
7+ years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have experience in areas of corporate commercial law with a good understanding of contracting principles in commercial and procurement environment.
Experience in areas of labour & employment law with a good understanding of federal sectoremployment law and arbitration landscape is an asset.
Requires experience and capability of working in a highly regulated area, including familiarity withreading and applying legislative instruments.
Must have demonstrated interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work smoothly and effectively with customers, technical staff, colleagues and management.
Initiative to resolve problems and expedite resources, work plans or other appropriate actions
Ability to work in a team environment, maintain a clear focus on team goals, and establish a goodrapport with groups and individuals of many diverse professions is required
Must be self-motivated, possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interactwith peers, other departments, regulators and senior management.
Demonstrated analytical skills – the ability to analyze information, draw conclusions and make recommendations quickly and effectively with the assistance of Senior Paralegal or Legal Counsel.
Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage work schedule to meeting shifting priorities
Must be proficient in Microsoft suite programs, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote for the purposes of creating reports, entering and mining data, producing spreadsheets and presentations and creating training programs and presentations related but not limited to office functions and legal processes and areas of law.
Ability to self-manage, flexible and willing to work extra hours, as required
Must have broad knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, systems and organizational structure in order to understand how Legal Services functional support area activities impact on and integrate with other functional areas.
Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom.
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
tuition support
and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
Restore and protect the Environment.
Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location of Work - Remote
This role is based out of CNL’s Chalk River site, however the primary work location will be remote. Although this role is considered to be fully remote, presence at the Chalk River site may be needed on occasion and will be determined by the manager, based on internal client and project needs. CNL may require travel from time to time, as necessary.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence, which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
#LI-REMOTE
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.
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
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.
Work Location - Toronto or Montreal (Hybrid) Employee Type - Regular Employee FT Salaried About This Opportunity In this role, you will act as a legal subject matter expert with a business-focused mindset, and will work closely with the company’s commercial, sales, real estate, supply chain, transportation, marketing, finance, technology and procurement teams on contractual, regulatory and other commercial legal matters. Responsibilities
Providing legal advice and counsel to advance Coke Canada Bottling’s vision to become the world’s greatest bottling company built by the best people.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of agreements.
Advising and providing counsel to business stakeholders on a broad range of corporate-commercial matters, including negotiation strategy, marketing strategy and practices, legislative/regulatory matters, RFP development and corporate policies.
Identifying, monitoring and providing updates on case law, legislative developments and other matters relevant to the business.
Identifying and evaluating business risks and opportunities and advising key stakeholders accordingly.
Building strong relationships with leaders across the business and with critical external partners including external counsel.
Developing and providing legal training programs to business stakeholders.
Managing general litigation files and assisting with labour & employment matters, as needed.
Qualifications
Law Degree and member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario or Le Barreau du Quebec.
6-8 years’ post-call experience practicing corporate-commercial law at a reputable law firm or corporate legal department.
Ability to work in a fast pace environment, handle multiple complex projects and carefully prioritize work.
Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, client relationship, organizational, leadership and project management skills.
Flexibility and approachability.
Solution-oriented, with the ability to think critically, pragmatically and strategically with an entrepreneurial and business-focused mindset.
Business-minded; ability to see “the forest through the trees” and understand that the best in-house counsel are business people with law degrees.
Experience with a large company with locations in multiple provinces is an asset, although not a requirement.
Ability to work in French is an asset, although not a requirement.
About Us: Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, We are Coke Canada! Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is Canada’s premier bottling company. We are an independently owned business encompassing over 5,800 associates, more than 50 sales and distribution centers, and 5 production facilities nationwide. For more information about Coke Canada Bottling, please visit cokecanada.com Important All offers of employment at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (“Coke Canada Bottling”) are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and drivers abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns in regards to this once you are contacted for further consideration. Coke Canada Bottling is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce with several programs, policies and resources in place to support our people. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition Services team by calling 1-844-383-2653 or email HR@cokecanada.com. #CBSAS
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
Work Location - Toronto or Montreal (Hybrid) Employee Type - Regular Employee FT Salaried About This Opportunity In this role, you will act as a legal subject matter expert with a business-focused mindset, and will work closely with the company’s commercial, sales, real estate, supply chain, transportation, marketing, finance, technology and procurement teams on contractual, regulatory and other commercial legal matters. Responsibilities
Providing legal advice and counsel to advance Coke Canada Bottling’s vision to become the world’s greatest bottling company built by the best people.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of agreements.
Advising and providing counsel to business stakeholders on a broad range of corporate-commercial matters, including negotiation strategy, marketing strategy and practices, legislative/regulatory matters, RFP development and corporate policies.
Identifying, monitoring and providing updates on case law, legislative developments and other matters relevant to the business.
Identifying and evaluating business risks and opportunities and advising key stakeholders accordingly.
Building strong relationships with leaders across the business and with critical external partners including external counsel.
Developing and providing legal training programs to business stakeholders.
Managing general litigation files and assisting with labour & employment matters, as needed.
Qualifications
Law Degree and member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario or Le Barreau du Quebec.
6-8 years’ post-call experience practicing corporate-commercial law at a reputable law firm or corporate legal department.
Ability to work in a fast pace environment, handle multiple complex projects and carefully prioritize work.
Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, client relationship, organizational, leadership and project management skills.
Flexibility and approachability.
Solution-oriented, with the ability to think critically, pragmatically and strategically with an entrepreneurial and business-focused mindset.
Business-minded; ability to see “the forest through the trees” and understand that the best in-house counsel are business people with law degrees.
Experience with a large company with locations in multiple provinces is an asset, although not a requirement.
Ability to work in French is an asset, although not a requirement.
About Us: Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, We are Coke Canada! Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is Canada’s premier bottling company. We are an independently owned business encompassing over 5,800 associates, more than 50 sales and distribution centers, and 5 production facilities nationwide. For more information about Coke Canada Bottling, please visit cokecanada.com Important All offers of employment at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (“Coke Canada Bottling”) are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and drivers abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns in regards to this once you are contacted for further consideration. Coke Canada Bottling is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce with several programs, policies and resources in place to support our people. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition Services team by calling 1-844-383-2653 or email HR@cokecanada.com. #CBSAS
The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the provincial online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the exclusive provincial wholesaler to authorized private retail stores.
Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry. We’re a diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience, working together with mutual respect, and building value out of our differences. We’re an inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team! In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, contributing to our proactive and business solution-oriented in-house Legal team. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will champion legal matters related to employment, labor, privacy, and provide crucial support to our Enterprise Regulatory Team.
About Your Day
Provide the business with practical and simple creative solutions to complex legal issues
Convey complex legal risk matters in concise, simple terms that are easily understandable and actionable by the business
Participate in and/or lead cross-functional business teams
Retain, instruct and manage outside counsel as required and approved by the Chief Legal and Administrative officer
Provide legal interpretation and advice in areas of law/regulation applying to the business
Develop and maintain an up to date repository of templates for employment related agreements
Manage and lead negotiations with minimal supervision under tight timelines
Draft and negotiate employment related documentation including offer letters, termination letters and settlement agreements
Advise the business on compliance with the company’s collective bargaining agreement
Lead counsel supporting HR in the area of collective bargaining
Lead support to the Corporate Affairs team in the area of agency reporting and compliance
Prepare and present to Senior Leadership in assigned area of responsibility
Monitor legal and regulatory developments
Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and strategies to endure the on-going maintenance of legal and regulatory compliance
Proactively identify and assess legal risks
Develop strategies, processes, training and other controls to mitigate legal risk(s)
Provide primary legal support for the Company’s Enterprise Regulatory Compliance Team
Identify opportunities to automate/streamline repetitive, transactional legal services
Appropriately manage and direct outside counsel as needed to maximize cost effectiveness and quality of services
Liaise with lawyers from other government entities for best practices
About You
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) OR Juris Doctor (JD) and licensed to practice law in Ontario
8+ years of in-house legal practice experience
2+ years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: employment, labour, privacy, regulatory compliance
Experience with supporting and advising an Enterprise Regulatory Compliance team in a retail or wholesale business
Experience drafting corporate policies and processes, and creating and delivering ‘fit for purpose’ compliance training to the business.
Experience managing and directing outside counsel to maximize cost effectiveness and ensure quality of service
A mix of pubic and private sector in-house legal experience would be an asset
Cannabis industry experience preferred
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Compliance Designation is preferred
Strong business acumen with a demonstrated ability to provide creative business oriented solutions
Ability to provide business practical and simple creative solutions in a fast-paced evolving industry
Ability to convey complex legal risk matters in concise, simple terms that are easily understandable and actionable by the business
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and assess legal risks
Strong understanding of the three (3) Lines of Defense
Working knowledge of in-house legal department research and file management tools
Excellent research skills and demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical, creative problem- solving and planning skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Adaptable, flexible and proven team player
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
About the Job
This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule. The current in office requirement is a minimum of 3 days/week (may be more depending on business needs). The OCS office is located near York Mills and Yonge Street. However, OCS reserves the right to change this policy and its office location at any time.
City: Toronto, ON
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
Required Travel: none
Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $141,900 - $161,900. This is a pay grade 10A role, with a salary range of $125,484.42 - $188,330.66. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Feb 26, 2024
Full time
The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the provincial online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the exclusive provincial wholesaler to authorized private retail stores.
Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry. We’re a diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience, working together with mutual respect, and building value out of our differences. We’re an inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team! In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, contributing to our proactive and business solution-oriented in-house Legal team. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will champion legal matters related to employment, labor, privacy, and provide crucial support to our Enterprise Regulatory Team.
About Your Day
Provide the business with practical and simple creative solutions to complex legal issues
Convey complex legal risk matters in concise, simple terms that are easily understandable and actionable by the business
Participate in and/or lead cross-functional business teams
Retain, instruct and manage outside counsel as required and approved by the Chief Legal and Administrative officer
Provide legal interpretation and advice in areas of law/regulation applying to the business
Develop and maintain an up to date repository of templates for employment related agreements
Manage and lead negotiations with minimal supervision under tight timelines
Draft and negotiate employment related documentation including offer letters, termination letters and settlement agreements
Advise the business on compliance with the company’s collective bargaining agreement
Lead counsel supporting HR in the area of collective bargaining
Lead support to the Corporate Affairs team in the area of agency reporting and compliance
Prepare and present to Senior Leadership in assigned area of responsibility
Monitor legal and regulatory developments
Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and strategies to endure the on-going maintenance of legal and regulatory compliance
Proactively identify and assess legal risks
Develop strategies, processes, training and other controls to mitigate legal risk(s)
Provide primary legal support for the Company’s Enterprise Regulatory Compliance Team
Identify opportunities to automate/streamline repetitive, transactional legal services
Appropriately manage and direct outside counsel as needed to maximize cost effectiveness and quality of services
Liaise with lawyers from other government entities for best practices
About You
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) OR Juris Doctor (JD) and licensed to practice law in Ontario
8+ years of in-house legal practice experience
2+ years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: employment, labour, privacy, regulatory compliance
Experience with supporting and advising an Enterprise Regulatory Compliance team in a retail or wholesale business
Experience drafting corporate policies and processes, and creating and delivering ‘fit for purpose’ compliance training to the business.
Experience managing and directing outside counsel to maximize cost effectiveness and ensure quality of service
A mix of pubic and private sector in-house legal experience would be an asset
Cannabis industry experience preferred
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Compliance Designation is preferred
Strong business acumen with a demonstrated ability to provide creative business oriented solutions
Ability to provide business practical and simple creative solutions in a fast-paced evolving industry
Ability to convey complex legal risk matters in concise, simple terms that are easily understandable and actionable by the business
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and assess legal risks
Strong understanding of the three (3) Lines of Defense
Working knowledge of in-house legal department research and file management tools
Excellent research skills and demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical, creative problem- solving and planning skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Adaptable, flexible and proven team player
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
About the Job
This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule. The current in office requirement is a minimum of 3 days/week (may be more depending on business needs). The OCS office is located near York Mills and Yonge Street. However, OCS reserves the right to change this policy and its office location at any time.
City: Toronto, ON
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
Required Travel: none
Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $141,900 - $161,900. This is a pay grade 10A role, with a salary range of $125,484.42 - $188,330.66. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.
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.