Associate Counsel, Licensing and Accreditation, Professional Development
3 weeks ago
- An LLB or JD, plus a Class L1 licence with Law Society of Ontario
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience either practicing law or working in the area of legal professional development
- Editing and drafting experience is strongly preferred, including experience drafting policies, process documents, resources, and web content
- Solid understanding of the Law Society’s mandate, services, legislation, and policies
- Solid understanding of the licensing process policies and protocols
- Excellent or superior writing skills, including the ability to write in a clear and concise manner
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a high-volume environment
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members
- Familiarity with equity and fairness principles and initiatives
- Proficiency in the French language is an asset
- Adult education coursework or experience is an asset
- Reasons through, interprets, and applies complex spoken and written information
- Proficiency in computer word processing, email, and the Internet or Intranet
- Intermediate or higher level of familiarity with Excel is an asset
*By submitting your application for employment, you agree to a clearance check of your regulatory history with the Law Society, and to the use of this information in assessing suitability for employment at the Law Society.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:- Client / Customer Service Delivery
Associate Counsel manages and/or participates in the development of content related to licensing programs for lawyers and paralegals, including reference materials, policies, forms, and related web content. Recognizes and addresses the interaction between by-laws, guidelines, rules, and policies, and their operational implementation. Applies an understanding of the regulatory framework to content development.
Policy DevelopmentDevelops, drafts, and reviews policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines pertaining to the licensing process, including experiential training, examination administration, and examination accommodations. Maintains currency of online content to reflect changes to policy and procedure and respond to emerging issues in a professional licensure context.
Team MembershipFosters a positive team environment by clarifying goals, building the commitment of individuals, valuing team input, recognizing the contributions of volunteers, contractors, and other Law Society employees, resolving conflicts, strengthening the team’s collective skills, and encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Provides work coordination to staff, including program coordinators and others, to ensure the optimal and timely development of content.
ResearchPlans for the implementation of innovations for the ongoing improvement of all aspects of the Law Society’s licensing and accreditation activities.
WORKING ARRANGEMENT:The Law Society has introduced a Distributed Workforce Model to leverage flexibility and agility, and to maximize employee productivity and engagement. Work arrangements will be determined by role and departmental requirements. The working arrangement for this position has been classified as hybrid, where the employee will regularly flex their work location between home and office. The specific application of this will be communicated to applicants contacted during the recruitment process.
OUR COMMITMENT:The Law Society of Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from persons representing the diversity of our community. We are committed to creating an accessible, barrier-free and inclusive workplace and are committed to continuing compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please make any requirement you may have for accommodation during the recruitment process known when contacted.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
-
Toronto, ON, Canada Law Society of Ontario Full timeOVERVIEW JOB PURPOSE: The Associate Counsel, Licensing & Accreditation is responsible for developing, drafting, and revising content to support the Law Society’s licensing and program accreditation processes. Associate Counsel works closely with the Senior Counsel & Manager, Entry Level Competence, team members and other employees to review and implement...
-
Toronto, Canada Law Society of Ontario Full timeOVERVIEW JOB PURPOSE: The Associate Counsel, Licensing & Accreditation is responsible for developing, drafting, and revising content to support the Law Society’s licensing and program accreditation processes. Associate Counsel works closely with the Senior Counsel & Manager, Entry Level Competence, team members and other employees to review and...
-
Toronto, Canada Law Society of Ontario Full timeOVERVIEW JOB PURPOSE: The Associate Counsel, Licensing & Accreditation is responsible for developing, drafting, and revising content to support the Law Society’s licensing and program accreditation processes. Associate Counsel works closely with the Senior Counsel & Manager, Entry Level Competence, team members and other employees to review and...
-
Health Systems, Accreditation Coordinator
3 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada Accreditation Canada Full timeABOUT THE ROLE: The Health Systems, Accreditation Coordinator is a member of HSO’s Accreditation Canada team playing a key role in supporting clients throughout their accreditation journey. As the Accreditation Coordinator, you will employ a strengths-based approach to help build the capacity of clients to plan for accreditation, to prepare for the...
-
Professional Development Coordinator
1 month ago
Toronto, Canada Professional Engineers Ontario Full time**Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting opportunity to make a difference with a great organization? Look no further!** As we move through a period of exciting and challenging organizational change, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) has an immediate opening for an Accounting Administrator to join the Finance team. Under the authority of the...
-
Clinical Consultant, Family
3 days ago
Old Toronto, Canada Child Development Institute Full timeWho we are Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute...
-
Old Toronto, Canada Child Development Institute Full timeWho we are Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute...
-
Old Toronto, Canada Child Development Institute Full timeWho we are Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute...
-
Associate Counsel
1 month ago
Toronto, Canada Porter Airlines Inc. Full timeJob Summary: Associate Counsel provides advice/counsel to various business units across multiple areas of business and regulatory law related to the company’s legal rights and obligations, under supervision of and in collaboration with the company’s General Counsel. Duties & Responsibilities: - Providing legal advice/counsel in business-related areas of...
-
Managing Senior Counsel, Canada
3 weeks ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Cushman and Wakefield Full timeJob TitleManaging Senior Counsel, CanadaJob Description SummaryPosition SummaryThe successful candidate for this position will join a lean, dynamic legal team with direct responsibility for providing corporate, transactional and litigation legal support to C&W's Owner & Occupier Services and Brokerage & Capital Markets businesses in Canada. The candidate...
-
Managing Senior Counsel, Canada
1 week ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Cushman and Wakefield Full timeJob TitleManaging Senior Counsel, CanadaJob Description SummaryPosition SummaryThe successful candidate for this position will join a lean, dynamic legal team with direct responsibility for providing corporate, transactional and litigation legal support to C&W's Owner & Occupier Services and Brokerage & Capital Markets businesses in Canada. The candidate...
-
Associate Counsel
2 months ago
Toronto, Canada Porter Airlines Inc. Full timeAssociate Counsel provides advice/counsel to various business units across multiple areas of business and regulatory law related to the company’s legal rights and obligations, under supervision of and in collaboration with the company’s General Counsel. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**: Providing legal advice/counsel in business-related areas of...
-
Clinical Consultant, Family
3 weeks ago
Toronto, ON, Canada Child Development Institute Full timeChildren are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we...
-
Clinical Consultant, Family
1 week ago
Toronto, ON, Canada Child Development Institute Full timeChildren are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we...
-
Managing Senior Counsel, Canada
3 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada Cushman and Wakefield Full timeJob TitleManaging Senior Counsel, CanadaJob Description SummaryPosition SummaryThe successful candidate for this position will join a lean, dynamic legal team with direct responsibility for providing corporate, transactional and litigation legal support to C&W's Owner & Occupier Services and Brokerage & Capital Markets businesses in Canada. The candidate...
-
Managing Senior Counsel, Canada
3 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Canada Cushman & Wakefield Full timeJob TitleManaging Senior Counsel, CanadaJob Description SummaryPosition SummaryThe successful candidate for this position will join a lean, dynamic legal team with direct responsibility for providing corporate, transactional and litigation legal support to C&W's Owner & Occupier Services and Brokerage & Capital Markets businesses in Canada. The candidate...
-
Managing Senior Counsel, Canada
1 week ago
Old Toronto, Canada Cushman & Wakefield Full timeJob TitleManaging Senior Counsel, CanadaJob Description SummaryPosition SummaryThe successful candidate for this position will join a lean, dynamic legal team with direct responsibility for providing corporate, transactional and litigation legal support to C&W's Owner & Occupier Services and Brokerage & Capital Markets businesses in Canada. The candidate...
-
Associate Counsel, Claim, Canada
4 days ago
Toronto, Canada The Travelers Companies, Inc. Full time- Who Are We? - Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. -...
-
Counsel
11 hours ago
Old Toronto, Canada Travelers Canada & International Full timeWho Are We?Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers – and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.Target...
-
Clinical Consultant, Family
3 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada Child Development Institute Full timeWho we are Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute...