Counsel,Fund,Regulatory Services,Professional Regulation Remote Job Toronto Ontario Canada,Law/Legal

Position: Counsel, Compensation Fund, Regulatory Services, Professional Regulation - 1 year and 6 months contract (Remote )

OVERVIEW

We have two contracts available, one for 1 year and another for 6 months. Please indicate your interest in one or two positions in your cover letter.

JOB PURPOSE:

Counsel, Compensation Fund reviews and conducts legal analysis of claims for compensation resulting from Licensee dishonesty and, where appropriate, makes recommendations for grants in accordance with the Law Society Act and Guidelines established by Convocation. Counsel will also conduct policy, economic and internal process analysis and make recommendations to the Subcommittee. Counsel may periodically attend at Court and regulatory hearings, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

A minimum level of education required LLB or equivalent education and training to fulfill the core requirements of this position.

Must be a lawyer licensee in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

A minimum of 7 years of prior experience in one or more pertinent areas of law, such as administrative law, litigation, estates, real estate, or a combination thereof

Thorough understanding of the Law Society’s mandate, services, legislation and policies, particularly with respect to the role of the Law Society in protecting the public

Knowledge of the Compensation Fund Guidelines, precedents, and procedural requirements

Experience in one of more of the following specific areas of law: real estate, syndicated mortgages, wills/estates, family law, criminal law or civil litigation and/or administrative law, gained through private practice, in a regulatory environment, or combination thereof

Knowledge of real estate transactions, mortgages and related legal accounting procedures

Knowledge and application of a variety of negotiation and dispute resolution techniques

Litigation skills for responding to inquiries and claims.

Knowledge of Law Society accounting and bookkeeping requirements.

Knowledge of current trends and developments in the legal profession and their practical applications

Ability to clearly identify relevant issues and conduct thorough, efficient and focused investigation of claims

Ability to analyze a large volume of complex claims and apply sound judgment in determining whether a claim meets the eligibility requirements for a grant and to assess the proper quantum of an award

Superior written communications skills, including ability to prepare comprehensive, clear, concise, organized and timely claims-related correspondence and recommendation memoranda,

Ability to reason through complex spoken and written information including the analysis of Licensee books and records

Expressive, clear, concise and persuasive in both spoken and written language for individual and / or group situations including facilitating resolution, disposition of claims and managing expectations of claimants.

Computer literacy, including familiarity with word processing, the AS400 and Case Management software

Broad understanding of the application of technology in a legal environment

* By submitting your application for employment, you agree to a clearance check of your regulatory history with the Law Society, and to the use of this information in assessing suitability for employment at the Law Society.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Client / Customer Service Delivery

Critically assesses and conducts legal analysis of allegations of financial loss due to Licensee dishonesty including misappropriation, fraud, and theft.

Gathers and evaluates relevant evidence from claimants, Licensees, witnesses, third parties and other Law Society departments (including Intake & Resolution, Investigation Services, Litigation Services, Regulatory Compliance and Trustee Services), seeks Licensee representations and assists in facilitating the disposition of claims in accordance with the Law Society Act and Guidelines established by Convocation.

Communicates with Licensees, claimants and relevant parties regarding the mandate of the Compensation Fund, and the status and disposition of claims.

Engages in negotiations and other measures to achieve a fair and justifiable resolution in each case.

Prepares memoranda to Senior Management and the Compensation Fund Subcommittee recommending the payment of grants from the…


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