Senior Law Clerk

3 weeks ago

Newmarket, Canada The Regional Municipality of York Full time
POSITION PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Senior Counsel of the IT and Cybersecurity Law Group, the Law Clerk is responsible for providing a wide range of legal services including file management and document review, preparing draft IT agreements and review of data privacy laws, interpreting procurement by-laws; conducting searches and registrations; providing transactional support and completing research of case law/legislation/policies in support of requests for legal advice; preparing draft responses and assisting legal counsel in researching and preparing for attendance before Regional Committees, the courts and administrative tribunals and boards.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Drafts and prepares non-disclosure agreements, contracts including SaaS agreements and supporting materials for Information Technology, municipal and corporate matters. Administers contracts to ensure compliance with data privacy, security and other contractual terms. Review and interpret contracts and procurement by-laws, update legal templates, and maintain a precedent database. Prepare draft responses on behalf of legal counsel to stakeholders and opposing counsel on matters. Identify legal issues and conduct legal research using online legal research databases and other electronic sources. Prepares due diligence including searches relevant to the practice area Independently conduct, analyze and make recommendations regarding corporate searches, corporate records and documents to staff Respond to enquiries, both internal and external, regarding by-laws, renewals and contract obligations, general municipal and corporate law matters Prepare draft reports to Committee and Council on legal matters for legal counsel. Serve as a point of contact for requests for advice and by-law and contract drafting requests to coordinate access to and support from lawyers as needed. Liaise and provide technical knowledge, advice, recommendations and appropriate assistance to the IT and Cybersecurity Law Group and Department staff where appropriate. Provides guidance and mentoring to other Legal staff, as required. Perform other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in a Law Clerk Program or approved equivalent combination of education and experience. Law Clerk - Senior Law Clerk - Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a law clerk in a private or public sector environment. Experience reviewing, drafting and administering various types of commercial contracts and transactions relating to all aspects of Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Municipal Law. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset, able to prioritize multiple competing tasks. Proven knowledge of legal interpretation and concepts, principles and terminology, legal procedures, statutes and regulations relating to municipal law, by-laws and contracts. Excellent by-law and contract drafting and research skills. Strong analytical skills to interpret policy and procedures, determine relevancy of legal issues, identify unresolved issues, review requests and determine completeness and accuracy Advanced ability to compose, edit and proofread legal documents, reports and correspondence Demonstrates concern for accuracy and pays attention to detail Demonstrated knowledge of municipal government structure, policies, processes and responsibilities Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability. Demonstrated ability and skill in effective planning and problem solving as well as critical and strategic thinking. Ability to handle a high volume of files under high pressure, ability to manage and prioritize time sensitive matters. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and assume carriage of files under the direction of supervising lawyer.

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