Counsel (Litigation)
4 months ago
The Legal Services Division of the AGCO provides a broad range of legal services such as issuing Notices of Proposal and Orders of Monetary Penalty, representing the Registrar, including at Tribunal and Court proceedings, providing advice and opinions to AGCO staff on corporate and administrative law issues, drafting contracts, assisting with the process of drafting legislation and assisting in policy development.
We are looking for a Counsel to join our Litigation team. The Counsel will report to the Legal Director, Litigation.
The Role and Responsibilities:
You will provide legal advice and services in administrative law, regulation and litigation on behalf of the Registrar of AGCO. You will provide high quality, timely and consistent legal advice on the application of statutes and legislative instruments administered by the AGCO and on the application of statute and common law to the activities and operations of the AGCO. You will conduct litigation, including under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, the Gaming Control Act, the Cannabis Licence Act, and the Horse Racing Licence Act, and appeals and judicial reviews to Divisional Court and to the Court of Appeal for Ontario. You will assist with the drafting and review of legislation, contracts and other documents. You will support committee work or special projects and liaise with the public, other government authorities and the police on behalf of the Registrar. The ideal candidate:You hold a Law Degree accompanied by significant relevant experience working within the public service, a regulator, or at a regulated entity. Your membership with the Law Society of Ontario is in good standing. Experience in administrative law litigation. Strong advocacy skills. Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks and demonstrated ability to work effectively within those systems. Knowledge of the industries regulated by the AGCO and the legislation administered by it, is an asset. Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement. Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Superior interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work well independently and within a team. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced, complex and ever-changing environment. Ability and willingness to travel, including a valid Ontario driver’s licence. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.
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