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Legal Counsel
Region of Peel. Provide strategic legal advice and representation on litigation, dispute resolution, construction projects, procurement matters, and risk management .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing strategic legal advice and representation in litigation, dispute resolution, and construction law, while effectively managing multiple files and building relationships with various stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor Of Laws Degree (LLB)Call To The Ontario BarLegal Research And AnalysisLitigation ManagementDispute Resolution
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Hard Skills
LitigationDispute ResolutionConstruction LawContract EnforcementClaims ManagementLegal Opinion PreparationPleadings DraftingMediationSettlement NegotiationRisk Management
Soft Skills
Professional JudgmentRelationship BuildingTime ManagementCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Member In Good Standing Of The Law Society Of Ontario
Industry Keywords
Municipal LegislationProcurementAdministrative LawConstruction ProjectsOntario Law
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic legal advice and representation on litigation, dispute resolution, construction projects, procurement matters, and risk management
- 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 risks, contractual disputes, claims management, and dispute avoidance
- Provide counsel on construction disputes, contract enforcement, delay claims, deficiency claims, and lien proceedings
- Lead negotiations and facilitate dispute resolution and settlement discussions
- Prepare and review legal opinions, pleadings, factums, motions, settlement agreements, correspondence, and litigation documents
- Assess legal risk and develop proactive strategies supporting operational and business objectives
- Maintain relationships with client departments, external counsel, the public, senior leadership, and municipal, provincial, and federal partners
- Manage multiple files and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- 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 be a member 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 an asset
- Off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario
- Ability to provide legal advice on complex technical legal matters and areas of high legal risk
- Strong legal research, analysis, and professional judgment
- Ability to manage multiple litigation and advisory files and meet critical deadlines
- Ability to build effective relationships with client departments, external legal counsel, senior leadership, and government partners
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of two days per week on-site
- Job-based flexible hours of work
- Work-life balance lifestyle
- Employee flexibility
- Accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request
- Accessible formats and communication supports available
- Inclusive workplace with opportunities to grow and develop
- Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada