Crown Counsel - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
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Toronto, Canada

1 month ago

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Are you an experienced counsel with expertise advising on both international and domestic Trade Law issues? The Ministry of the Attorney General has a challenging opportunity for a Trade Law Counsel to join the Legal Services Branch of the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT), which leads the provincial government on international and domestic trade matters.


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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.


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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

  • Provide substantive legal advice, both written and oral, on issues and disputes arising under domestic and international trade agreements, e.g. the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), United States-MexicoCanada Agreement (USMCA), and World Trade Organization Agreements (WTO Agreements), and trade negotiations
  • Work independently and as a team member in providing advice on the trade law implications of legislative, policy and program initiatives for various ministries
  • Assist in research, training and education initiatives
How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated experience providing trade law advice in relation to government obligations under domestic and international trade agreements, e.g. the CETA, CFTA, CPTPP, NAFTA, USMCA and WTO Agreements
Comprehensive knowledge of the rules governing international trade and investment agreements, including market access, subsidy, procurement, investment and dispute settlement rules
Demonstrated knowledge of both federal and provincial roles in trade disputes and negotiations as well as with government decision-making processes
Experience with conducting or supporting international and domestic trade and investment litigation, and international and domestic trade negotiations
Ability to recognize and assess trade law implications under proposed and existing programs and initiatives and ability to provide innovative, strategic and solutions-oriented legal advice to complex time-sensitive, high-profile trade issues
Well-organized oral and written communication skills, including drafting opinions with short turnaround times
Ability to recognize and assess legal implications in proposed and existing programs and initiatives and ability to provide innovative, strategic, risk-based and helpful and solutions-oriented legal advice on complex, time-sensitive and high-profile issues that arise
Appreciation of the role of a Crown counsel, including familiarity with Crown liability
Experience working with litigation counsel to support complex and politically-sensitive litigation matters
Ability to handle a high-volume practice with short turnaround times while working proactively, professionally and cooperatively with sophisticated clients and colleagues
Demonstrated experience mentoring others and as a valuable team member on collaborative work projects
A proven record of valuing and contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Demonstrated political acuity and issues management skills
A proven track record of client service orientation, and a demonstrated ability to be proactive on files, and responsive to client requests and inspire client confidence

Additional Information


Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 56 Wellesley St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check


Compensation Group:
Association of Law Officers of the Crown


Schedule: 6


Category:

Legal Services


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Note:


Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.


A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance de
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