Litigation Counsel I

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Ontario Securities Commission Full time

Enforcement Branch

Fixed Term (Fixed Term), Full time

Closing Date: February 14, 2024

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, adjudication and enforcement work. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.

We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.

12-month Fixed-term Contract

The Enforcement Branch supports the OSC in delivering fair, vigorous and timely enforcement. The Enforcement Branch investigates and litigates breaches of securities laws in Ontario. Team members work closely with other securities regulators, self-regulatory organizations and law-enforcement agencies to enhance initiatives to fight misconduct. A strong enforcement presence assists in protecting investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices and fostering fair and efficient markets.

About Us

The Regulatory Enforcement Action Team within the Enforcement Branch is hiring for a Litigation Counsel I to support investigations and litigate breaches of Ontario securities law. Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment on a multi-disciplinary team, as Litigation Counsel I, you will support investigations by conducting legal research, examining files for potential breaches of Ontario securities law by identifying important legal issues and assisting in the formulation of a strategy for successful investigations. You will analyze and evaluate evidence to determine whether violations have occurred and exercise professional judgment in making recommendations for appropriate action. You will prosecute Securities Act violations before the Commission and Commercial List.

What’s in it for you?
- Gain valuable advocacy experience and mentoring opportunities
- Be an integral part of a leading-edge team leveraging an innovative mix of traditional investigative techniques, data analytics, and open source intelligence analysis to investigate and prosecute complex cases of Securities Act violations
- Work in a collaborative, progressive, and professionally diverse team
- Make a difference and have a meaningful impact on investors and participants in Ontario’s capital markets

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

- Conduct, review and analyze legal research to support investigations
- Examine files for potential breaches of Ontario securities law by identifying important legal issues.
- Draft appropriate allegations, liaise with defense counsel and other stakeholders in your day-to-day duties
- Provide litigation advice and support for investigations into possible breaches of the _Securities Act _and the _Commodity Futures Act_, and determine whether violations have occurred; recommend appropriate action if any
- Negotiate settlements, where appropriate
- Advise on policy matters affecting the Commission’s mandate to enforce Ontario securities law.
- Prepare and conduct enforcement proceedings before the Ontario Securities Commission and Commercial List
- Provide updates, analysis, strategy, and recommendations, to senior colleagues and/or the Manager on issues and ongoing file matters
- Work closely with senior litigation counsel to support or participate in complex hearings/trials

Qualifications:

- Litigation experience in particular conducting proceedings in securities-related matters, experience before administrative tribunals, familiarity with the Securities Act, the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and the Provincial Offences Act.
- In-depth knowledge of criminal law and/or administrative law and/or securities law.
- Working knowledge of the securities and commodities markets is an asset.
- Previous experience in the conduct of investigations, including interviewing, drafting information to obtain search warrants and production orders, and utilizing data analytics and OSINT.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of security checks.

Note: This role is eligible for hybrid work and as per OSC's hybrid policy requires a minimum of 3 days/week working from the office at 20 Queen Street West in Toronto.

Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.

The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Di

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