Wefoster a professional home building industry that Ontarians can trust.
The Home Construction Regulatory Authority(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 Ontario. In addition, HCRA strives to educate consumers to ensure that they can make informed decisions and understand the benefits of a regulated homebuilding sector.
As one of Ontario’s newest regulators, HCRAis dedicated to providing the highest level of service to everyone they serve.
HCRAprovides aflexible, hybridandcollaborative work environment, with an array of benefits as well as considerable time off allowances.
Additionally, as a mid-sized organization, team members have direct exposure to senior management on a regular basis,and they get the opportunity to work on a range of assignments with significant responsibilities.
By joining the HCRA,you'llbeapart ofthe establishment of a growing regulator that is passionate, engaged, forward-thinking and innovative.
WHAT THE POSITION IS:
We areseekinga permanent, full-time Legal Counsel as a backfill. As Legal Counsel,you'llprovide legal advice and representation with a primary focus on litigation and regulatory enforcement.
You'llsupport HCRA’s enforcement program by assessing inspections and investigations and providing opinions on the viability of prosecutions or other regulatory enforcement actions. Day to day,you'lldraft pleadings and motion materials and represent HCRA at the Licence Appeal Tribunal and other legal proceedings.
You'll independently manage assigned litigation and enforcement matters while working closely with the Assistant
General Counsel and other members of the legal team on complex, high-risk or precedent-setting issues.
You'llbrief the Assistant
General Counsel, the General Counsel,and senior leadership on the status of assigned matters and provide recommendations on hearing strategy and settlement options, escalating significant or unprecedented legal issues as appropriate. Beyond litigation,you'llconduct legal research, advise on legislative and regulatory developments, and provide legal support on a range of operational, governance, licensing,compliance and policy matters across the organization.
You'llalso 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 hearings,drafting related materials, and working with internal stakeholders, opposing counsel and external parties.
You'llbring 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 oradditionalsupport.
You'llthrive in an evolving environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and bring strong tact,judgement and 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…
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