Legal Counsel New Toronto, Ontario

Hcraontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Significant time off allowances

Job summary

HCRA Ontario seeks a permanent, full-time Legal Counsel focusing on litigation and regulatory enforcement. You will draft pleadings, represent the Authority at the Licence Appeal Tribunal, and advise on enforcement actions.

You must be called to the Bar of Ontario with at least three years post-call experience in civil, criminal, regulatory, or professional discipline litigation. Knowledge of the New Home Construction sector is an asset.

Qualifications

• Must have strong litigation experience across civil, criminal, regulatory or professional discipline matters.
• Experience conducting trials, administrative hearings, motions or mediations is strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal research, analysis and advisory capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation with a focus on litigation and regulatory enforcement.
• Assess inspections and investigations and advise on viability of prosecutions or enforcement actions.
• Draft pleadings, motions and related materials; represent HCRA in tribunals and proceedings.
• Manage assigned matters independently while coordinating with the General Counsel and senior leaders.
• Advise on legislative and regulatory developments and support policy and governance initiatives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Regulatory enforcement

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Education

Law degree

Job description

Wefoster a professional home building industry that Ontarians can trust.

The Home Construction RegulatoryAuthority(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 providingthe 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-sizedorganization, 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 joiningthe HCRA,you'llbeapart ofthe establishment of a growing regulatorthat is passionate, engaged, forward-thinking andinnovative.

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 materialsand represent HCRA at the Licence Appeal Tribunal and other legal proceedings.You'llindependently manage assigned litigation and enforcement matters while working closely with theAssistantGeneral Counsel and other members of the legal team on complex, high-risk or precedent-setting issues.You'llbrief theAssistantGeneral 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 asappropriate. Beyond litigation,you'llconduct legal research, advise on legislative and regulatory developments, and provide legal support on a range of operational, governance, licensing,complianceand 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,draftingrelated 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,judgementand 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 experience in civil, criminal, regulatory or professional discipline litigation. Experience conducting trials, administrative hearings, motions,mediationsor other contested proceedings is strongly preferred.

Experience with professional regulatory enforcement matters and familiarity with complaints and investigations processes would be an asset. Experience with administrative authorities and the new home construction sector would be an asset.

Annual Salary Range: The salary range for this position is between $105,000.00 CAD and $150,000.00 CAD (Depending on qualifications, skills, and experience).

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

If interested, please apply by September 6, 2026 .

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have questions, you can also contact HR at [e-mail] . For more information about HCRA or to view other career opportunities, please visit www.hcraontario.ca .

Accommodation, ifrequired, will be provided throughout the hiring processin accordance withthe Ontario Human Rights Code.

HCRA is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, inclusion and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against employees or qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your application will always be reviewed by a person.AI is not used to screen, source, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process, but may be usedin a limitedsupportingway.

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including theMississaugasof the Credit, theAnishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. HCRA also acknowledges that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with theMississaugasof the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multipleMississaugasand Chippewa bands.