Senior Law Clerk

Senior Law Clerk

Legislative Services- Legal Services

Status: Contract Full Time - Up to 12 months

Salary Range:$92151.00 - $115189.00 per annum

Hiring Range: $92151.00 - $103670.00 per annum

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location:10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton

Hours of work:35 hours per week

Who We Are: At Legal Services we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality responsive legal assistance to the Regional Corporation including the Regional Council its executives and associated agencies like Peel Living and the Peel Police Services Board. We are committed to excellence and collaboration in all that we do.

Join Our Dynamic Legal Services Team!

What Youll Do:

• Interpret and apply relevant legislation impacting corporate/commercial matters.
• Draft review and coordinate legal documents agreements and municipal contracts.
• Provide mentorship guidance and informal supervision to junior law clerks.
• Support Regional boards and controlled corporations through by-law drafting corporate filings and compliance activities.
• Conduct legal searches (title corporate PPSA) and analyze documentation to support legal opinions and decision-making.
• Advise internal clients on contract-related matters required consents assignments and corporate restructuring impacts.
• Liaise with internal departments external stakeholders and legal counsel to resolve legal issues and support negotiations.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of legal documentation and maintain organized precedents contract tracking systems and legal files.
• Stay current on legislative changes and apply updated legal knowledge to practice.

What the role requires:

• Associate Member of ILCO or a recognized Ontario law clerk diploma/certificate (or equivalent approved by ILCO).
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a law clerk in corporate/commercial law.
• Advanced understanding of legal principles and applicable statutes within the designated practice area.
• Proven ability to manage organize and track large volumes of complex legal documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret legislation identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
• High level of judgment accuracy and ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Join Us

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in supporting legal operations that serve the community.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who value teamwork and innovation.
• Growth Opportunities: Engage in continuous learning and professional development within a respected legal framework.

Ready to Make a Difference If you are detail-oriented proactive and eager to contribute to a team that makes a real impact we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of our Legal Services team!

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview:Ourrecruitmentprocesswill include video conference technology

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Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.

Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.

Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings interview dates) it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.