Legal Counsel

WHYWORK ATHCRA:

Wefoster a professional home building industry that Ontarians can trust.

The Home Construction RegulatoryAuthority(HCRA) is a not-for-profit corporation that isdesignatedby the provincial government of Ontario to administer and enforce the New Home Construction Licensing Act 2017 and associated regulations. HCRA holds licensed builders to professional standards protects the public interest and enhances consumer confidence in the homebuilding industry in addition HCRA strives to educate consumers to ensure that they can make informed decisions and understand the benefits of a regulated homebuilding one of Ontarios newest regulators HCRAis dedicated to providingthe highest level of service to everyone they serve.

HCRAprovides aflexible hybridandcollaborative work environment with an array of benefits as well as considerable time off as a mid-sizedorganization team members have direct exposure to senior management on a regularbasisand they get the opportunity to work on a range of assignments with significant joiningthe HCRAyoullbeapart ofthe establishment of a growing regulatorthat is passionate engaged forward-thinking andinnovative.

WHAT THE POSITION IS:

We areseekinga permanent full-time Legal Counsel as a backfill. As Legal Counselyoullprovide legal advice and representation with a primary focus on litigation and regulatory HCRAs enforcement program by assessing inspections and investigations and providing opinions on the viability of prosecutions or other regulatory enforcement actions. Day to dayyoulldraft pleadings and motion materialsand represent HCRA at the Licence Appeal Tribunal and other legal manage assigned litigation and enforcement matters while working closely with theAssistantGeneral Counsel and other members of the legal team on complex high-risk or precedent-setting theAssistantGeneral Counsel the General Counseland senior leadership on the status of assigned matters and provide recommendations on hearing strategy and settlement options escalating significant or unprecedented legal issues asappropriate. Beyond litigationyoullconduct legal research advise on legislative and regulatory developments and provide legal support on a range of operational governance licensingcomplianceand policy matters across the contribute legal advice to project teams and support special initiatives involving legislative regulatory or policy change.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

Success in this role requires strong litigation experience whether in civil criminal regulatory or professional discipline matters. Your experience should include conducting trials or administrative hearingsdraftingrelated materials and working with internal stakeholders opposing counsel and external strong research analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities effectively. You should be able toidentifyemerging legal issues assess their potential impact and exercise sound judgement indeterminingwhen matters require escalation in an evolving environment adapt quickly to changing priorities and bring strong tactjudgementand diplomacy to your work. Just as important are strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to deliver clear practical advice to diverse audiences.

Candidates must be called to the Bar of Ontario and be members in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. We are looking for at least three years of post-call experience including meaningful experience in civil criminal regulatory or professional discipline litigation. Experience conducting trials administrative hearings motionsmediationsor other contested proceedings is strongly preferred.

Experience with professional regulatory enforcement matters and familiarity with complaints and investigations processes would be an asset.Experience with administrative authorities and the new home construction sector would be an asset.

Annual Salary Range:The salary range for this position is between $105000.00 CAD and $150000.00 CAD (Depending on qualifications skills and experience).

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

If interested please apply bySeptember 6 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have questions you can also contact HR at. For more information about HCRA or to view other career opportunities please visit.

Accommodation ifrequired will be provided throughout the hiring processin accordance withthe Ontario Human Rights Code.

HCRA is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity inclusion and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against employees or qualified applicants on the basis of race religion ethnicity national origin ancestry marital or family status age gender identity or expression gender sexual orientation disability or any other characteristic protected by law.Your application will always be reviewed by a is not used to screen source or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process but may be usedin a limitedsupportingway.

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including theMississaugasof the Credit theAnishnabeg the Chippewa the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations Inuit and Métis peoples. HCRA also acknowledges that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with theMississaugasof the Credit and the Williams Treaties signed with multipleMississaugasand Chippewa bands.