Legal Counsel

Region of Peel; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site two days per week

Job summary

The Regional Municipality of Peel is seeking a Legal Counsel to join Legislative Services - Legal Services on a contract basis for up to six months. The role focuses on dispute resolution, construction projects, procurement matters, and risk management, delivering strategic legal advice to regional departments.

Ideal candidates hold a law degree, are called to the Ontario Bar, and have at least 1 year of relevant Ontario practice.

Qualifications

• Provide strategic legal advice across disputes and litigation.
• Manage litigation files through all stages.
• Advise on procurement-related risks and contracts.
• Support construction-related disputes and lien matters.
• Develop risk-mitigating strategies for regional priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice in dispute resolution and litigation matters.
• Manage litigation files from investigations to settlement negotiations.
• Represent the Region before courts and tribunals.
• Advise on procurement-related risks and contract disputes.
• Lead negotiations and settlement discussions.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Litigation management

Construction law

Procurement law

Risk management

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or JD

Call to Ontario Bar

Job description

Job Description

Legal Counsel

Legislative Services - Legal Services

Status:Contract Full Time - Up to 6Months

Hiring Range: $162,893 - $183,255

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

The Regional Municipality of Peelis seeking a driven, customer service oriented & collaborative lawyer to join its Legal Services group to provide high quality and effective legal advice on complex technical legal matters and in areas of high legal risk. Our Legal Counsel can be experts in a particular field but could also provide general legal advice as needed.

Responsible for the Dispute Resolution & Construction Portfolio

Providing strategic legal advice and representation related to litigation, dispute resolution, construction projects, procurement matters, and risk management. The successful candidate will advise Regional departments on a variety of disputes and claims, including insurance defence, commercial litigation, landlord and tenant matters, construction disputes, construction liens, procurement challenges, and real property disputes. The role involves representing the Region's interests through negotiation, mediation, administrative proceedings, and litigation processes while developing proactive strategies to mitigate legal risk and support Regional priorities.

If you are looking for more of awork-life balance lifestyle, have apassion for supporting the communitywith your legal expertise, or just want to try something new, this may be the position for you!

What you will do in this role:

• Provide strategic legal advice and representation in a broad range of dispute resolution and litigation matters, including insurance defence, tort claims, commercial litigation, landlord and tenant disputes, real property disputes, construction disputes, and construction lien matters.
• Actively manage litigation files through all stages of the dispute resolution process, including investigations, pleadings, discoveries, mediations, hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
• Represent and advocate for the Region's interests before courts, tribunals, arbitrators, mediators, and other adjudicative bodies.
• Advise Regional departments on procurement-related legal risks, contractual disputes, claims management, and dispute avoidance strategies.
• Provide practical and strategic legal counsel on complex construction matters, including project-related disputes, contract enforcement, delay claims, deficiency claims, and lien-related proceedings.
• Lead negotiations and facilitate the resolution of disputes through effective conflict management, problem-solving, and settlement discussions.
• Prepare and review legal opinions, pleadings, factums, motions, settlement agreements, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.
• Assess legal risk and develop proactive strategies to protect the Region's interests while supporting operational and business objectives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with client departments, external legal counsel, members of the public, senior leadership, and municipal, provincial, and federal partners.
• Manage multiple litigation and advisory files simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide clear, concise, and well-reasoned legal advice supported by strong research, analysis, and sound professional judgment.
• Monitor emerging developments in litigation, construction law, procurement, administrative law, and municipal legislation to ensure best practices and legal compliance.

What the role requires:

• Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or Juris Doctor degree
• Call to the Ontario Bar and be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience as a practicing Ontario lawyer or equivalent; international experience will be considered
• Knowledge of municipal legislation and businesses an asset

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel 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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About Us

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 200,000 businesses.

We’re 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 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve 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 Canada's 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, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

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 [e-mail]

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 applicant’s 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.