Position Title:Legal CounselDepartment:General Counsel's OfficeLocation:Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, VancouverEmployment Type:RegularWorking Arrangement:Full-time, HybridAbout this OpportunityReporting to the Associate General Counsel, Litigation, Legal Counsel is part of the Hearings Office, within the General Counsel's Office, and is responsible for providing support and independent legal advice to the CIRO Hearing Committees on matters related to hearing processes, procedural fairness, and other issues arising during hearing proceedings. Legal Counsel is deeply committed to impartiality, integrity, and excellence in administrative justice, ensuring that proceedings are conducted in a manner that is fair, transparent, and consistent with applicable laws and principles of natural justice. Legal Counsel maintains strict independence from CIRO's investigative and enforcement functions and upholds the Hearing Committees' core values of fairness, impartiality, excellence, and timeliness. Legal Counsel also supports and provides clear, practical legal guidance to non-legal decision-makers and participates in other functions of the General Counsel's Office.
CoreResponsibilities:- Participate inand supportall aspects ofthehearingprocess
- Provide assistanceand independent legal advice to hearing panels and internal decision-makers, including reviewing submissions, conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, providing draftingassistanceand legal advice as required by the hearing panels and other decision-makers
- Make recommendations on hearing and regulatory decision-making processes
- Providelegal guidanceonorganizational priorities and cross-functionalprojects as part ofthe General Counsel's Officeasrequired
What You BringMust-have:- LawDegree (LL.L.,LL.B.or J.D.)
- a member, in good standing, withaCanadianlawsociety
- aminimum of5yearsoflitigation orequivalentlegal experience in a regulatory environment and/or private practice
- previousexperiencewithandknowledge of best practices and innovative approaches in administrative tribunals
- in-depth knowledge of administrative law and rules of evidence, CIROrules ofprocedure and securitieslaws
- neutrality and independence in all aspects of the hearing process
- excellent verbal and written communication,legalresearchand draftingskills
- knowledge oftheinvestmentand/or mutual fundindustry and regulations
- strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
- ability to thoroughly evaluate alternatives, employ aproactiveapproach, and take initiative to resolveissues
- ability to think and act independently,multi-task and prioritize competing matters
- attentionto detailand ability to quickly grasp complex legal issues
Nice tohave:- combined civil and common law degrees
- bilingual (French and English)
Whatweoffer:- Competitive total rewards program including performance-based bonus *
- Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one*
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment*
- Paid flex days and wellness days*
- Maternity and Parental Leave top up *
- Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations*
- *Asterisked offerings are not applicable to contracts
Our Recruitment Process- This posting reflects an active vacancy on our team
- We use automated (AI) tools toassistwith candidate sourcing and communications. Applications are reviewed by our hiring team and hiring decisions are made by people.
- This role has a hiring range of $105,000- $120,000with the placement and offered salary being based on knowledge, skills, education/trainingand experience, as well as external market conditions and internal equity.
While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted. #LI-HYBRID #hiring
