Counsel - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of the Attorney General

Ministry of the Attorney General

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Step 1:
All regular/fixed-term OCAA and ALOC lawyers on staff, current Redeployment List Members and current Articling Student Hireback Pool Members.

Step 2:

In the absence of qualified applicants at Step 1 the competition may be reposted so that external applicants or non-members of the above-mentioned groups would then be eligible to apply.

The Ministry of the Attorney General, Civil Law Division, seeks experienced counsel for an exciting and challenging opportunity to join the legal team at the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs ("IAO-LSB").

This is an opportunity to work on a varied practice in a small legal branch with a wonderful office culture and very interesting and fast-paced work.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: 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.

Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

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?: Duties will include:

Providing legal advice and client support on high-profile, complex files including: land claims negotiation and litigation; governance issues; and matters involving section 35 Aboriginal and treaty rights including consultation and accommodation.
Providing advice and supporting the development of policy and/or legislative initiatives
Assisting clients by negotiating and drafting agreements, terms of reference, memoranda of understanding and other legal documents such as transfer payment and procurement related documents with third parties including Indigenous communities and organizations,
Providing indepth legal research and analysis through oral and written opinions and presentations on complex legal issues
Briefing clients at the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs ("IAO"), the Ministry of the Attorney General and across government, including senior management through inperson briefings and/or the preparation of briefing materials
Drafting briefing notes and other documents,
Taking on special projects
Providing litigation support to Constitutional Law Branch and Crown Law Office
Civil in cases involving IAO and Aboriginal law
Providing training and education to IAO clients
Participating on committees, in training, projects and administrative duties as assigned
Travelling throughout Ontario as required

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

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

Knowledge and Skills:

You have demonstrated experience in Aboriginal law, including knowledge and understanding of the law relating to Aboriginal rights claims, title claims, selfgovernment, treaty claims, and consultation with Indigenous communities, and supporting policy and program development
You have demonstrated experience supporting complex negotiation and litigation matters involving Indigenous issues
You have demonstrated ability to work independently and lead significant and highprofile files
You are comfortable and effective in briefing senior officials
You have a working knowledge of public law
You are able to work under pressure within tight timeframes in a highvolume environment and effectively and collaboratively work with a team in multidisciplinary and negotiating environments
You have knowledge of Indigenous culture, communities and history and/or experience with Indigenous communities
You have demonstrated judgment, analytical and interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
You have demonstrated great client service have a proven record of building relationships with clients and colleagues and of fostering and creating a culture of diversity, antiracism, equity and wellness in the workplace

Additional Information:

Address:

3 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 160 Bloor St E, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Association of Law Officers of the Crown
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Category:
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Posted on:
Friday, May 17, 2024
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.

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