The
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) regulates Ontario's alcohol, gaming, horse racing, and private retail cannabis sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty, integrity, and the public interest.
The Legal Services Division provides legal advice, conducts litigation, represents the Registrar before tribunals and courts, and supports corporate, administrative, legislative, and policy matters.We are seeking a Senior Counsel to join the Litigation team, reporting to the Legal Director, Litigation.
About the job
The Role and Responsibilities:• Provide senior legal advice and services in administrative law, regulation, and litigation on behalf of the Registrar.
• Conduct litigation under AGCO-administered statutes, including tribunal proceedings, appeals, and judicial reviews.
• Draft and review legal opinions, decisions, rulings, communications, and related documents.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and representation on AGCO committees and initiatives, as required.
What you bring to the team
Who you are:
• You hold a Law Degree accompanied by significant relevant experience working within the public service, a regulator, or at a regulated entity.
• Your membership with the Law Society of Ontario is in good standing.
• You have a specialized level of expertise in administrative law.
• Knowledge of the industries regulated by the AGCO and the legislation administered by it, is an asset.
• You are passionate about litigation and have extensive experience “on your feet”, including appearing before Tribunals, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal.
• You have demonstrated proficiency in the provision of senior level legal advice, from a litigation strategy and operational perspective, on complex compliance and eligibility matters.
• You are experienced in the oversight of a process, the assignment of work to legal counsel and the accountability for the quality of that work and related outcomes.
• You possess the skills, abilities and experience to effectively assume and carry the role of litigation lead on matters in all lines of business.
• You are able to provide senior level legal advice on industry related stakeholder relations issues and communications and media inquiries.
• You possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability in drafting legal opinions and recommendations.
• You have demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement, strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills and excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Your superior interpersonal skills have demonstrated your ability to work well independently and within a team and adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced, complex and ever-changing environment.
• You must be able and willing to travel and possess a valid Ontario driver's licence.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
Why should you join the AGCO Legal Services Division?- The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.
- The AGCO is committed to a culture of Diversity and Inclusion.
- The AGCO is committed to creating a supportive work environment that respects and values AGCO staff contributions and provides them with opportunities for growth and professional achievement.
- Unique opportunity to work at an award winning, world-class regulator that is innovative, proactive, inclusive and socially responsible.
- The Legal Division fosters a culture of respect, collegiality, mentorship, and balance between professional and personal lives.
- We recognize the importance of continuing legal education and provide opportunities for professional growth.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that covers health, dental, visioncare, paramedical services, parental leave top-up, a defined benefit pension plan and a broad well-being program.