Compliance & Litigation Law Clerk (6+ years’ experience)

NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employer-matching retirement plan

Job summary

Greater Toronto Airports Authority seeks a Compliance and Litigation Law Clerk to join its legal team and support intake, policy updates and litigation management related to compliance, commercial and construction disputes.

The role reports to a Senior Legal Counsel and is based at GTAA offices near Toronto Pearson with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence a minimum of three days per week.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Law Clerk.
• Experience interacting with regulatory bodies is mandatory.
• Experience managing litigation processes and liaising with external counsel.
• Experience managing a compliance program is a plus.
• ILCO certification is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an intake system for litigation claims and compliance inquiries, triaging and redirecting to the appropriate party.
• Review and update internal policies and procedures; support implementation of new policies.
• Manage project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist the legal team with litigation matters, primarily related to commercial and construction disputes.
• Report to Senior Legal Counsel and liaise with internal teams as needed.

Job description

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is the operator of Toronto Pearson. Toronto Pearson is Canada’s busiest airport, and one of the largest international passenger airports in North America. It is a hub for the movement of people and goods across the country, continent and around the globe. For the 3rd year running, the GTAA is among Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes’ annual ranking and the only airport to appear on the list. The focus of the GTAA is to transform the passenger experience with ambitious plans to continue to expand and improve its buildings and facilities. Recently the GTAA launched Pearson LIFT, a capital plan spanning more than a decade, representing significant investment into Toronto Pearson’s facilities through several construction programs aimed at preparing Canada’s largest airport for the challenges and opportunities of the coming years and beyond.

The GTAA is seeking a Compliance and Litigation Law Clerk to join their legal team and assist with the continued growth of the organization. This role will develop and manage an intake system for litigation claims and inquiries surrounding compliance, as well as triage these requests and re-direct them to the appropriate party. They will regularly review and update internal policies and procedures for the GTAA, assist in managing the implementation of new policies and procedures, as well as manage project timelines to ensure deadlines are met. This individual will also assist the legal team with managing litigation matters, mainly with respect to commercial and construction related disputes. This position directly reports to a Senior Legal Counsel and is based out of the GTAA offices near Toronto Pearson. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, being required in office 3 times per week minimum. The GTAA offers a competitive compensation package, which includes comprehensive benefits and a flexible retirement program with employer matching.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in a Law Clerk role at a law firm or in the in-house legal department of a reputable organization. Experience interacting with regulatory bodies will be mandatory for success. In addition, experience managing the litigation process by collecting documents and gathering information across business units to support internal Legal Counsel, as well as liaising with external counsel, is ideal for this position. Experience managing a compliance program will also be an asset. You should be highly organized, a strong communicator, confident, and be a self-starter. This individual is someone who is able to take initiative and have a high level of accountability. Being a team player and having the ability to collaborate and maintain open communication with your team is also essential for success in this role. Being ILCO certified is considered a plus.