Legal Counsel

2 days ago

Ottawa, Canada National Capital Commission Full time

**Job Level**: RE-06 $83,979 to $113,423

**Closing Date**: 04/09/23

**LEGAL COUNSEL**:
The Public, Legal and Corporate Affairs Branch is looking for a Legal Counsel for an indeterminate position. The position is classified as an RÉ-06 ($83, 979 to $113, 423 per annum) salary under review.

**ABOUT US**:
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the _Public Service Employment Act_.

**DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION**
Reporting to the General Counsel and Director, Legal Affairs, the Legal Counsel provides advice and assistance on a variety of legal matters including the revision of leases and other agreements, construction law, civil liability, procurement and other related legal issues. The individual provides professional and timely legal advice to all branches of the NCC, including the Executive Management.

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**:
**EDUCATION**: A University law degree (J.D., LL.B.).

**CERTIFICATE / LICENSE**: License to practice law in the province of Ontario.

**EXPERIENCE**:A minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing law.- Experience working in the following areas of Common Law:

- Contract Law
- Commercial Leasing
- Real Estate law.

**KNOWLEDGE**
- Of Common Law
- Of Contract law, Commercial Leasing, Real Estate and Tort Law
- Of the National Capital Act and its applicable regulations.

**ABILITIES**
- To analyze problems, conduct research and provide legal advice.
- To interpret law to individuals without legal training.
- To handle multiple assignments and set priorities to meet tight deadlines.
- To work independently and within a team environment.
- To communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both official languages.

**COMPETENCIES**
- Demonstrating Integrity and Respect Civility and Well-Being
- Thinking things through - Innovating through analysis and ideas;
- Working Effectively with Others - Relationships and Trust Building; and
- Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented - Getting Things Done

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**
- Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.
- Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB.
- The National Capital Commission offers a hybrid and flexible work environment, all employees are currently asked to work on-site at least two (2) days per week.

Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530 (toll free).

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