Legal Counsel

Region of Peel

. Provide strategic legal advice and representation in dispute resolution and litigation matters .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeBrampton • CanadaJunior💰 CA$162,893 - CA$203,616 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing strategic legal advice and representation in litigation and dispute resolution, with a strong focus on construction law, procurement-related legal risks, and contract enforcement. Capable of managing multiple legal files while delivering clear and concise legal counsel supported by thorough research and analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Laws Degree (LLB)Call To The Ontario BarLitigation ManagementConstruction Law ExpertiseDispute Resolution Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchPleading PreparationContractual Dispute ManagementClaims ManagementSettlement NegotiationFactum DraftingMediationTrial RepresentationLegal Opinion ReviewRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingClear CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingTime ManagementProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership In Good Standing Of The Law Society Of Ontario

Industry Keywords

Municipal LegislationProcurement LawAdministrative LawConstruction MattersAdjudicative Bodies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic legal advice and representation in dispute resolution and litigation matters
Manage litigation files through investigations, pleadings, discoveries, mediations, hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations
Represent the Region before courts, tribunals, arbitrators, mediators, and other adjudicative bodies
Advise Regional departments on procurement-related legal risks, contractual disputes, claims management, and dispute avoidance
Provide legal counsel on construction matters, project disputes, contract enforcement, delay claims, deficiency claims, and lien proceedings
Lead negotiations and facilitate dispute resolution
Prepare and review legal opinions, pleadings, factums, motions, settlement agreements, correspondence, and litigation documents
Assess legal risk and develop proactive strategies protecting the Region’s interests
Build relationships with client departments, external legal counsel, the public, senior leadership, and government partners
Manage multiple litigation and advisory files while meeting critical deadlines
Provide clear, concise, well-reasoned legal advice supported by research and analysis
Monitor developments in litigation, construction law, procurement, administrative law, and municipal legislation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or Juris Doctor degree
Call to the Ontario Bar and membership in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
Minimum of 1 year relevant experience as a practicing Ontario lawyer or equivalent
International experience will be considered
Knowledge of municipal legislation and businesses is an asset
Off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of two days per week on-site
Flexible hours of work
Employee flexibility supporting personal and professional responsibilities
Recruitment accommodations available upon request
Accessible formats and communication supports available