File Number: 1016 Service Area: Legal Services Division: City Solicitor's Office Employee Group: Mgmt Non Union Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Number of Openings: 1
Summary of Duties:
Focus: Civil Litigation
Reporting to and under the general supervision of the City Solicitor, acts as solicitor, counsel and advisor to The Corporation of the City of London in legal matters generally of average or above average complexity, requiring an appropriate degree of experience, skill and competence.
Work Performed:
Acts as solicitor, counsel and advisor, or assists more senior counsel, in all aspects of one or more of the following areas of the practice of law, as assigned by the City Solicitor.
Municipal law enforcement and provincial offences, administrative tribunals, business law (including but not restricted to banking, bills of exchange, bankruptcy and insolvency, business and no-share corporations, bulk sales, carriers, construction liens, copyright, trade marks and protection of intellectual property, and trade and commerce), contracts, civil litigation and procedure (including but not restricted to negligence and other torts), debtors and creditors, personal and real property, and real estate (including but not restricted to easements, expropriations, mortgages, secured transactions, landlord and tenant, trespass, and water and water courses) environmental law, municipal corporations (including but not restricted to municipal assessment and taxation, public authorities and officers, public utilities, and social welfare), highways and streets (including but not restricted to highway traffic), labour relations, (including but not restricted to opinions regarding discipline and discharge, arbitration, judicial reviews, Workers' Compensation Benefits and Worker's Compensation Appeal Tribunal Hearings and employment law, in general), insurance, and land use planning.
Discharges such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the City Solicitor.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Skills and Abilities:
Three to five years, preferably in municipal law.
Able to speak, write and read French at an advanced level is an asset.
Compensation & Other Information:
$112,978 - $148, 226
This posting is for one (1) permanent, full-time position.
Standard hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid.
These hours of work and work arrangements are subject to change in accordance to business requirements.
Police Record Check
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
File Number: 1016 Service Area: Legal Services Division: City Solicitor's Office Employee Group: Mgmt Non Union Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Number of Openings: 1
Summary of Duties:
Focus: Civil Litigation
Reporting to and under the general supervision of the City Solicitor, acts as solicitor, counsel and advisor to The Corporation of the City of London in legal matters generally of average or above average complexity, requiring an appropriate degree of experience, skill and competence.
Work Performed:
Acts as solicitor, counsel and advisor, or assists more senior counsel, in all aspects of one or more of the following areas of the practice of law, as assigned by the City Solicitor.
Municipal law enforcement and provincial offences, administrative tribunals, business law (including but not restricted to banking, bills of exchange, bankruptcy and insolvency, business and no-share corporations, bulk sales, carriers, construction liens, copyright, trade marks and protection of intellectual property, and trade and commerce), contracts, civil litigation and procedure (including but not restricted to negligence and other torts), debtors and creditors, personal and real property, and real estate (including but not restricted to easements, expropriations, mortgages, secured transactions, landlord and tenant, trespass, and water and water courses) environmental law, municipal corporations (including but not restricted to municipal assessment and taxation, public authorities and officers, public utilities, and social welfare), highways and streets (including but not restricted to highway traffic), labour relations, (including but not restricted to opinions regarding discipline and discharge, arbitration, judicial reviews, Workers' Compensation Benefits and Worker's Compensation Appeal Tribunal Hearings and employment law, in general), insurance, and land use planning.
Discharges such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the City Solicitor.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Skills and Abilities:
Three to five years, preferably in municipal law.
Able to speak, write and read French at an advanced level is an asset.
Compensation & Other Information:
$112,978 - $148, 226
This posting is for one (1) permanent, full-time position.
Standard hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid.
These hours of work and work arrangements are subject to change in accordance to business requirements.
Police Record Check
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.
Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story. At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets. Reporting to the Vice President, Legal, you will be accountable for ensuring that OMERS legal risks are well managed while supporting OMERS corporate business teams. As Corporate Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal and business advice and guidance in respect of corporate, commercial, securities and other general matters that arise as part of OMERS corporate and business operations, as well as assistance with the management of the OMERS Corporate Secretariat. This is an excellent opportunity to plan, execute, and supervise a variety of complex legal initiatives and innovative projects, including engaging and managing external counsel, in a collegial and collaborative setting. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for: providing business-focused legal advice in an energetic role that is characterized by partnership across a broad range of functions and includes the support of: OMERS Investment Management in respect of regulatory, corporate, commercial and transactional matters; OMERS Finance Trust in respect of transactional, compliance, governance and day-to-day operating matters; the OMERS Finance, Tax, Treasury and Risk teams in respect of certain business activities (e.g. credit support documentation review, loan compliance functions, policy review, etc.); and OAC generally in respect of corporate, commercial and policy objectives; supporting the Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer of OMERS and the Senior Vice President, Legal & Corporate Secretary on various legal and governance matters; assisting the Vice President, Legal with management of the OMERS Corporate Secretariat team; and satisfying Know Your Client inquiries. To succeed in this role, you have: a legal designation, with a minimum of 3 years of corporate commercial experience gained from a law firm; qualified to practice law in Ontario; significant commercial experience, including deep experience with corporate and securities matters and strong familiarity with corporate governance issues; exposure to the public pension and investment industries; sophisticated interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders; strong business acumen; excellent negotiating skills; sound judgement and high integrity; a bias for action and possess a high degree of initiative; and a knack for getting things done. We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 3+ days per week. Our story: Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $127.4 billion in net assets as at June 30, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate. OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.
Feb 22, 2024
Full time
Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story. At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets. Reporting to the Vice President, Legal, you will be accountable for ensuring that OMERS legal risks are well managed while supporting OMERS corporate business teams. As Corporate Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal and business advice and guidance in respect of corporate, commercial, securities and other general matters that arise as part of OMERS corporate and business operations, as well as assistance with the management of the OMERS Corporate Secretariat. This is an excellent opportunity to plan, execute, and supervise a variety of complex legal initiatives and innovative projects, including engaging and managing external counsel, in a collegial and collaborative setting. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for: providing business-focused legal advice in an energetic role that is characterized by partnership across a broad range of functions and includes the support of: OMERS Investment Management in respect of regulatory, corporate, commercial and transactional matters; OMERS Finance Trust in respect of transactional, compliance, governance and day-to-day operating matters; the OMERS Finance, Tax, Treasury and Risk teams in respect of certain business activities (e.g. credit support documentation review, loan compliance functions, policy review, etc.); and OAC generally in respect of corporate, commercial and policy objectives; supporting the Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer of OMERS and the Senior Vice President, Legal & Corporate Secretary on various legal and governance matters; assisting the Vice President, Legal with management of the OMERS Corporate Secretariat team; and satisfying Know Your Client inquiries. To succeed in this role, you have: a legal designation, with a minimum of 3 years of corporate commercial experience gained from a law firm; qualified to practice law in Ontario; significant commercial experience, including deep experience with corporate and securities matters and strong familiarity with corporate governance issues; exposure to the public pension and investment industries; sophisticated interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders; strong business acumen; excellent negotiating skills; sound judgement and high integrity; a bias for action and possess a high degree of initiative; and a knack for getting things done. We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 3+ days per week. Our story: Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $127.4 billion in net assets as at June 30, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate. OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us. There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world. Ready to ? Who you are:
You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.
We are looking for an experienced Canadian counsel to join our International Legal team. This position will report into our International Legal branch for Consumer+ Legal, and will work closely with a number of global cross functional teams in legal, product, commercial and related teams. You will be responsible for senior legal leadership for our growing Canadian crypto business, which will offer a number of retail and institutional products, and be responsible for regulatory responses and initiatives, including licensing and registration, regulator engagement, OC management, and legal advocacy for Coinbase within Canada. We are looking for candidates with prior experience with financially regulated products, particularly securities and derivatives, and prior experience working with national and provincial regulators. In-house experience is a plus. Preference for prior experience and/or interest in cryptocurrency markets and custody. What You’ll Be Doing (i.e., Job Duties)
Work with business teams on securing required licenses and registrations for our Canadian entity and businesses.
Provide full product life-cycle counseling for a variety of global consumer and institutional products, and practical advice on associated legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures and company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment.
Stay abreast of and advise on digital currency and blockchain technology legal and regulatory issues.
Lead and assist with complex and global cross-functional efforts, driving and ensuring cross-functional alignment with other stakeholders (Local Management, Product/Engineering, Business Development, Finance/Tax, Compliance).
Effectively collaborate with those same cross-functional teams and legal colleagues to solve problems, build partnerships, and close deals quickly.
Proactively solve problems for the business as they plan and execute on an aggressive global growth plan, develop scaled strategies for addressing risk in business-centric ways and build commercial processes that allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
Operate in a fast paced, demanding environment and quickly adjust to meet leadership's needs.
Recognize priority initiatives and effectively manage your clients and your advice to scale your advice and provide the right level of guidance for the request at hand.
Look around corners and creatively solve problems for the business as they plan, build, and execute their transactional and product roadmap.
Be a business partner, not just an attorney.
What We Look For In You (i.e., Job Requirements)
Currently practicing as an attorney in Canada, with active Canadian bar registration and 7+ years of legal experience.
Interest in digital currency and blockchain technology.
Expertise and experience working with Canadian financial services, securities, and crypto regulators
Experience counseling product teams in launching technology products and have a clear understanding of the legal underpinnings supporting these products.
Experience working and leading with cross-functional, globally located teams.
Familiarity with relevant money transmission laws, travel rules, global banking regulations, securities regulations, client money regimes and/or commodities regulations outside of Canada
Experience advising clients on risk mitigation across technology product platforms.
Experience working with and presenting to VP-level leadership.
Comfortable challenging the status quo and preconceived notions of what is possible.
Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication, and business pragmatism.
Top-notch analytical skills with experience owning projects from concept to finish.
Creativity, comfort and experience with oral solutions that help scale financial services businesses and technology solutions that help scale practices.
Comfort with risk-taking and creative problem-solving.
Intellectual curiosity and flexibility.
Team-oriented and collaborative.
P53304 Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision). Pay Range
Jan 11, 2024
Full time
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us. There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world. Ready to ? Who you are:
You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.
We are looking for an experienced Canadian counsel to join our International Legal team. This position will report into our International Legal branch for Consumer+ Legal, and will work closely with a number of global cross functional teams in legal, product, commercial and related teams. You will be responsible for senior legal leadership for our growing Canadian crypto business, which will offer a number of retail and institutional products, and be responsible for regulatory responses and initiatives, including licensing and registration, regulator engagement, OC management, and legal advocacy for Coinbase within Canada. We are looking for candidates with prior experience with financially regulated products, particularly securities and derivatives, and prior experience working with national and provincial regulators. In-house experience is a plus. Preference for prior experience and/or interest in cryptocurrency markets and custody. What You’ll Be Doing (i.e., Job Duties)
Work with business teams on securing required licenses and registrations for our Canadian entity and businesses.
Provide full product life-cycle counseling for a variety of global consumer and institutional products, and practical advice on associated legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures and company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment.
Stay abreast of and advise on digital currency and blockchain technology legal and regulatory issues.
Lead and assist with complex and global cross-functional efforts, driving and ensuring cross-functional alignment with other stakeholders (Local Management, Product/Engineering, Business Development, Finance/Tax, Compliance).
Effectively collaborate with those same cross-functional teams and legal colleagues to solve problems, build partnerships, and close deals quickly.
Proactively solve problems for the business as they plan and execute on an aggressive global growth plan, develop scaled strategies for addressing risk in business-centric ways and build commercial processes that allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
Operate in a fast paced, demanding environment and quickly adjust to meet leadership's needs.
Recognize priority initiatives and effectively manage your clients and your advice to scale your advice and provide the right level of guidance for the request at hand.
Look around corners and creatively solve problems for the business as they plan, build, and execute their transactional and product roadmap.
Be a business partner, not just an attorney.
What We Look For In You (i.e., Job Requirements)
Currently practicing as an attorney in Canada, with active Canadian bar registration and 7+ years of legal experience.
Interest in digital currency and blockchain technology.
Expertise and experience working with Canadian financial services, securities, and crypto regulators
Experience counseling product teams in launching technology products and have a clear understanding of the legal underpinnings supporting these products.
Experience working and leading with cross-functional, globally located teams.
Familiarity with relevant money transmission laws, travel rules, global banking regulations, securities regulations, client money regimes and/or commodities regulations outside of Canada
Experience advising clients on risk mitigation across technology product platforms.
Experience working with and presenting to VP-level leadership.
Comfortable challenging the status quo and preconceived notions of what is possible.
Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication, and business pragmatism.
Top-notch analytical skills with experience owning projects from concept to finish.
Creativity, comfort and experience with oral solutions that help scale financial services businesses and technology solutions that help scale practices.
Comfort with risk-taking and creative problem-solving.
Intellectual curiosity and flexibility.
Team-oriented and collaborative.
P53304 Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision). Pay Range
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The opportunity
As part of the Enterprise Legal Services (ELS) and Pension Law and Policy (PLP) team, the Senior Manager & Legal Counsel, Pension Law & Policy will support the development of legal advice for the organization on the interpretation and application pension law and policy to both pension administration and investment and supports the organization in responding to regulatory engagements and initiatives.
You will also support specific Member Services and PLP initiatives by providing legal research and advice, and expertise related to the resolution of member disputes and the drafting of plan documents and policies.
Who You'll Work With
Reporting to the Director & Legal Counsel, Pension Law & Policy, you will function as a trusted legal advisor to the organization, and be part of the Enterprise Legal Services (ELS) and Pension Law and Policy (PLP) team. You will support specific Member Services and Pension Law and Policy initiatives by providing legal research and advice, and expertise related to the resolution of member disputes and the drafting of plan documents and policies.
What You'll Do
As part of the ELS team,
Monitors, researches and provides advice and reporting regarding legislative, regulatory and jurisprudential developments in areas impacting OTPP
Provides research, advice and reporting to OTPP on regulatory initiatives and supports regulatory engagement by assisting with preparation of, and coordinating input into, responses to regulatory consultations and initiatives.
As part of PLP team, works with Member Services and others to provide legal advice on all matters related to administering the Plan in accordance with the law.
Raises issues to Director and Legal Counsel, PLP and applicable committees as the need arises.
Assists with the management and the resolution of member and beneficiary disputes regarding the administration of Plan benefits by providing research, analysis and legal recommendations.
Provides legal advice regarding communications to members and others.
Supports PLP team by:
Leading or assisting with the research, design and drafting of Plan amendments and other plan documents in support of Member Services strategic initiatives, in support of Plan sponsors’ requests or in response to regulatory requirements; and
Providing legal advice regarding the consistent application and development of Plan policies.
What You'll Need
Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctorate
Knowledge of Ontario pension legislation and regulatory environment
Familiarity with the Income Tax Act (Canada) and actuarial concepts as they relate to pension matters is an asset
Ability to identify risks and to balance risks with business needs
Ability to handle high-volume case work and longer-term project work concurrently
Ability to consult with business, challenge and evaluate options and make recommendations
Ability to meet deadlines, adapt to a rapidly changing environment and sustain high productivity levels
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong written communication skills
Self-starter, confident, innovative
Excellent interpersonal and relationship development skills, team-player
Ability to work with minimum supervision
2-4 years of post-call experience
What We’re Offering
Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
Competitive time off
Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
Degreed: a digital platform that helps you quickly and easily discover, share, and track various learning resources — from courses to videos to articles and more
At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.
How To Apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.
Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
The privacy of your personal information is important to us. Please visit our Privacy Centre to learn how we handle your personal information.
Aug 22, 2023
Full time
The opportunity
As part of the Enterprise Legal Services (ELS) and Pension Law and Policy (PLP) team, the Senior Manager & Legal Counsel, Pension Law & Policy will support the development of legal advice for the organization on the interpretation and application pension law and policy to both pension administration and investment and supports the organization in responding to regulatory engagements and initiatives.
You will also support specific Member Services and PLP initiatives by providing legal research and advice, and expertise related to the resolution of member disputes and the drafting of plan documents and policies.
Who You'll Work With
Reporting to the Director & Legal Counsel, Pension Law & Policy, you will function as a trusted legal advisor to the organization, and be part of the Enterprise Legal Services (ELS) and Pension Law and Policy (PLP) team. You will support specific Member Services and Pension Law and Policy initiatives by providing legal research and advice, and expertise related to the resolution of member disputes and the drafting of plan documents and policies.
What You'll Do
As part of the ELS team,
Monitors, researches and provides advice and reporting regarding legislative, regulatory and jurisprudential developments in areas impacting OTPP
Provides research, advice and reporting to OTPP on regulatory initiatives and supports regulatory engagement by assisting with preparation of, and coordinating input into, responses to regulatory consultations and initiatives.
As part of PLP team, works with Member Services and others to provide legal advice on all matters related to administering the Plan in accordance with the law.
Raises issues to Director and Legal Counsel, PLP and applicable committees as the need arises.
Assists with the management and the resolution of member and beneficiary disputes regarding the administration of Plan benefits by providing research, analysis and legal recommendations.
Provides legal advice regarding communications to members and others.
Supports PLP team by:
Leading or assisting with the research, design and drafting of Plan amendments and other plan documents in support of Member Services strategic initiatives, in support of Plan sponsors’ requests or in response to regulatory requirements; and
Providing legal advice regarding the consistent application and development of Plan policies.
What You'll Need
Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctorate
Knowledge of Ontario pension legislation and regulatory environment
Familiarity with the Income Tax Act (Canada) and actuarial concepts as they relate to pension matters is an asset
Ability to identify risks and to balance risks with business needs
Ability to handle high-volume case work and longer-term project work concurrently
Ability to consult with business, challenge and evaluate options and make recommendations
Ability to meet deadlines, adapt to a rapidly changing environment and sustain high productivity levels
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong written communication skills
Self-starter, confident, innovative
Excellent interpersonal and relationship development skills, team-player
Ability to work with minimum supervision
2-4 years of post-call experience
What We’re Offering
Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
Competitive time off
Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
Degreed: a digital platform that helps you quickly and easily discover, share, and track various learning resources — from courses to videos to articles and more
At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.
How To Apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.
Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
The privacy of your personal information is important to us. Please visit our Privacy Centre to learn how we handle your personal information.
Position Summary... Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 410 stores nationwide serving more than 1.2 million customers each day. Walmart Canada’s flagship online store, www.walmart.ca, is visited by 750,000 customers daily. With more than 90,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada’s largest employers and is ranked one of the country’s top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada’s extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart has donated and raised more than $300 million to Canadian charities. We are currently seeking an experienced real estate lawyer to join our legal department as Corporate Counsel reporting to the Assistant General Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner, responsible for advising the business on a broad range of real estate matters, in addition to other legal areas. What You'll Do... The successful candidate will join a best-in-class legal team that has steadily grown over the last ten years and has built a reputation of being trusted advisors. The environment is supportive and friendly, and based on a corporate culture that gives high priority to personal and team development. This is a great opportunity for someone who is curious, adaptable and confident, and would like to build expertise advising on a wide variety of matters and leading complex transactions, including:
Partner with the Real Estate Business team in the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases (stores, distribution centres, warehouses, etc.), store licensee agreements, and purchase and sale transactions across Canada
Advise on various title, zoning and due diligence matters
Support planning and development matters, including municipal and expropriation law
Resolve commercial disputes, regulatory compliance issues and realty tax appeals
Identify risks and manage potential legal and regulatory issues and partner cross-functionally with the necessary business units to identify and implement appropriate solutions
Support for cross-functional initiatives such as facility automation and environmental sustainability related initiatives
Educate and train on legal requirements within the business, in partnership with business stakeholders
Effectively manage external counsel across Canada where engaged
Identify and implement efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of commercial real estate experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.
Prior experience advising on construction and other general commercial contract related matters would be an asset.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to lead complex transactions and communicate practical legal advice to all levels of the company including senior management, are essential.
Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills are important as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups. Ability to communicate in French is an asset. Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Age - 16 or older Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.
Jun 06, 2023
Full time
Position Summary... Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 410 stores nationwide serving more than 1.2 million customers each day. Walmart Canada’s flagship online store, www.walmart.ca, is visited by 750,000 customers daily. With more than 90,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada’s largest employers and is ranked one of the country’s top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada’s extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart has donated and raised more than $300 million to Canadian charities. We are currently seeking an experienced real estate lawyer to join our legal department as Corporate Counsel reporting to the Assistant General Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner, responsible for advising the business on a broad range of real estate matters, in addition to other legal areas. What You'll Do... The successful candidate will join a best-in-class legal team that has steadily grown over the last ten years and has built a reputation of being trusted advisors. The environment is supportive and friendly, and based on a corporate culture that gives high priority to personal and team development. This is a great opportunity for someone who is curious, adaptable and confident, and would like to build expertise advising on a wide variety of matters and leading complex transactions, including:
Partner with the Real Estate Business team in the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases (stores, distribution centres, warehouses, etc.), store licensee agreements, and purchase and sale transactions across Canada
Advise on various title, zoning and due diligence matters
Support planning and development matters, including municipal and expropriation law
Resolve commercial disputes, regulatory compliance issues and realty tax appeals
Identify risks and manage potential legal and regulatory issues and partner cross-functionally with the necessary business units to identify and implement appropriate solutions
Support for cross-functional initiatives such as facility automation and environmental sustainability related initiatives
Educate and train on legal requirements within the business, in partnership with business stakeholders
Effectively manage external counsel across Canada where engaged
Identify and implement efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of commercial real estate experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.
Prior experience advising on construction and other general commercial contract related matters would be an asset.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to lead complex transactions and communicate practical legal advice to all levels of the company including senior management, are essential.
Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills are important as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups. Ability to communicate in French is an asset. Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Age - 16 or older Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.
The National Bank of Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Senior Advisor Estate Planning Expertise Centre National Bank Private Banking 1859
Are you known for your extensive expertise in estate planning?
Are you committed to offering excellent service to Private Banking 1859 clients? Do you have an exceptional advisory approach?
Are you looking for a role where you can make use of your communication, analysis and advisory skills in estate planning?
If so, come join the team at Private Banking 1859.
Reporting to the Expertise Centre’s Senior Manager, you will support advisors in estate-related decisions, in particular by drawing up estate plans. Based on your multidisciplinary expertise, you will use your strengths and talents to support this team of nine professionals in achieving its business objectives.
Your main challenges:
Serve as an expert advisor to clients and provide high-level expertise in estate planning
Establish trust-based relationships with referred clients to build loyalty; carry out interviews with clients and ensure follow-up and coordination of the steps that follow each interview
Play a leadership role in your area of expertise
Maintain internal and external visibility as a high-level expert and build strong networks
Provide professional assistance and training on estate planning to advisors
Solve problems and encourage the various parties to work together, become involved and take concrete measures to do so
Establish and maintain partnerships with the parties involved in the sector’s activities, specifically the other experts and specialists in your region, to achieve common goals
Competencies Required
Completed bachelor’s degree in law and 10 years of relevant experience or completed master’s degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience
Advanced knowledge of taxation
Tax designation, an asset
Member of the Law Society of Ontario
Significant experience as an expert advisor
Extensive knowledge of estate planning concepts
Expertise in estate and trust law
Ability to build solid professional relationships (internal and external clients)
Ability to quickly raise interest and build trust
Ability to explain complex estate planning concepts in a simple, complete and practical manner
Ability to adapt to change
English spoken and written, French would be considered an asset
Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
Health and wellness program, including many options
Flexible group insurance
Generous pension plan
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Preferential banking services
Initiatives promoting community involvement
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives.
Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us.
We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Ready to live your ambitions?
Feb 17, 2023
Full time
Senior Advisor Estate Planning Expertise Centre National Bank Private Banking 1859
Are you known for your extensive expertise in estate planning?
Are you committed to offering excellent service to Private Banking 1859 clients? Do you have an exceptional advisory approach?
Are you looking for a role where you can make use of your communication, analysis and advisory skills in estate planning?
If so, come join the team at Private Banking 1859.
Reporting to the Expertise Centre’s Senior Manager, you will support advisors in estate-related decisions, in particular by drawing up estate plans. Based on your multidisciplinary expertise, you will use your strengths and talents to support this team of nine professionals in achieving its business objectives.
Your main challenges:
Serve as an expert advisor to clients and provide high-level expertise in estate planning
Establish trust-based relationships with referred clients to build loyalty; carry out interviews with clients and ensure follow-up and coordination of the steps that follow each interview
Play a leadership role in your area of expertise
Maintain internal and external visibility as a high-level expert and build strong networks
Provide professional assistance and training on estate planning to advisors
Solve problems and encourage the various parties to work together, become involved and take concrete measures to do so
Establish and maintain partnerships with the parties involved in the sector’s activities, specifically the other experts and specialists in your region, to achieve common goals
Competencies Required
Completed bachelor’s degree in law and 10 years of relevant experience or completed master’s degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience
Advanced knowledge of taxation
Tax designation, an asset
Member of the Law Society of Ontario
Significant experience as an expert advisor
Extensive knowledge of estate planning concepts
Expertise in estate and trust law
Ability to build solid professional relationships (internal and external clients)
Ability to quickly raise interest and build trust
Ability to explain complex estate planning concepts in a simple, complete and practical manner
Ability to adapt to change
English spoken and written, French would be considered an asset
Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
Health and wellness program, including many options
Flexible group insurance
Generous pension plan
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Preferential banking services
Initiatives promoting community involvement
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives.
Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us.
We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Ready to live your ambitions?