Assistant Corporate Counsel

**Posting ID**: 4503
**Department**: Corporate Services
**Division**: Legal Services
**Pay Range**: $130,631 - $163,276

**Job Type**: Permanent
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Work Location**: Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario
**Employee Group**: MMSG
**Posting Date**:September 10, 2025
**Application Deadline**: October 3, 2025

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.

**Job Summary**:
Contribute to community well-being as Assistant Corporate Counsel at Halton Region. Working in a collegial team, provide legal support to the Region’s Social and Community Services department, predominantly supporting the Children’s Services portfolio, including Child Care service system management and the EarlyON Child and Family Centres.

The role would also support the Region’s Long-Term Care Homes, Seniors’ day programs and in-home services, and Employment Services, including the Ontario Works income support program. You will bring strong skills in contract review and drafting, legislative analysis and policy review to this position, where you will also provide general municipal legal advice and support the activities of Regional Council. You will work as part of a team under the leadership of Senior Legal Counsel.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Drafts, reviews and co-ordinates legal documents including contracts, by-laws and transfer payment materials.
- Researches, analyzes, and advises on legal implications in matters of law, legal procedure and policy, as well as operational and strategic decisions.
- Participates in the development and implementation of plans and strategies to preclude or remedy anticipated legal problems arising out of day-to-day operations and projects.
- Provides legal representation to the Region related primarily to Social and Community Services Department matters.
- Works cooperatively with a strong team of lawyers and law clerks.
- Maintains regular awareness of activities within the Legal Services Division's scope of operations.
- Prepares outlines and briefs to keep clients and senior management of the Region informed accordingly. Performs other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the practice of law, preferably with experience in municipal, public, and/or administrative law
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, as well as strong analytical, research, and client service skills.
- Broad general legal experience is an asset.

A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.