Litigation Law Clerk (6+ years’ experience)

NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join its legal team. This role will develop and manage an intake system for litigation claims and inquiries, triaging requests and directing them to the appropriate party, while supporting policy updates and project timelines.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of Law Clerk experience, with regulatory bodies interaction and external counsel liaison.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience as a Law Clerk in law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience interacting with regulatory bodies is mandatory.
• Experience managing litigation processes by collecting documents across business units and liaising with external counsel.
• Experience managing a compliance program is an asset.
• ILCO certification is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an intake system for litigation claims and inquiries, triage requests and redirect to the appropriate party.
• Regularly review and update internal policies and procedures and assist in implementing new policies.
• Manage project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist the legal team with managing litigation matters, mainly commercial and construction-related disputes.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong communicator

Self-starter

Team player

Ability to collaborate

Education

ILCO certification (plus)

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 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.

The GTAA is a unique place to work – it is growing and evolving to meet the changing needs of air travelers and to achieve its bold strategic goals. It values respect and integrity and offers an environment that allows for career development for enthusiastic employees and is supportive and collaborative.