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Crown Counsel

Organization:

Ministry of the Attorney General

Division:

Civil Law Division - Infrastructure Legal Services Branch

City:

Toronto

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

1 Permanent

Job Code:

ALOC - Crown Counsel

Salary:

Salary Commensurate With Legal Experience

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

207068

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The Ministry of the Attorney General has an immediate challenging opportunity for an intermediate or senior counsel to join the Legal Services Branch of the Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) to support signature government infrastructure projects and the multi faceted work of the Ministry, as part of a collegial and specialized legal team.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Ministry of Infrastructure Legal Services Branch, you will:

• Provide strategic legal advice and support to the Ministry of Infrastructure on signature government initiatives major infrastructure development projects and on ministry operations.
• Provide legal advice and support to the Ministry on government realty strategy and infrastructure strategy, policy and funding.
• Provide advice on a wide range of issues including:
- legislative and regulatory matters
- funding and lending
- real property
- municipal planning
- agency administration and oversight
- corporate governance and corporate financing
- Indigenous law matters with respect to proposed realty and infrastructure activities
- environmental issues and regulation
• Work on the development of legislation and regulations as well as on ministerial directions and Orders in Council
• Negotiate, draft, review and advise on a variety of legal instruments, including transfer payment and grant agreements, and commercial agreements
• Work together with other ministries, legal branches and government entities

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of and familiarity with: corporate and commercial law, real property law, land use planning, environmental law, municipal and development law and Indigenous law
• Ability to provide high-quality written and oral legal advice and opinions in these areas including on an urgent basis
• Ability to advise program area clients on the development and drafting of legislation and regulations
• Experience in drafting, negotiating and assessing a variety of commercial and government legal instruments
• Ability to recognize and assess legal implications in ministry practices, programs and policy proposals
• Knowledge of government processes and approvals

Other Essential Skills

• Demonstrated judgment and political acumen
• Ability to work across various teams / client groups and to support high-priority projects
• Ability to inspire client confidence, handle files independently, and provide leadership in a team environment
• Ability to handle a high-volume practice and advise on urgent matters with short turnaround times
• Proven oral and written communication skills
• Proven research and opinion writing skills including in complex areas of law
• Proven interpersonal skills

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Permanent, 250 Dundas St W, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Association of Law Officers of the Crown

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Schedule:

Category:

Legal Services

Posted on:

Friday, April 19, 2024

Note:

In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
For issues with submitting applications, or questions, please contact CSMD.HR.LegalCompeti@ontario.ca

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, May 10, 2024 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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