Senior Law Clerk

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,061 - 81,244; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Pension plan

Paid time off and volunteer days

Job summary

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is seeking a Senior Law Clerk to join the Legal Services Division at Head Office in Toronto. The role supports regulatory and court proceedings, drafts documentation, and advises on compliance matters.

You will work under the Legal Director, manage files, prepare materials for hearings, and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Law Clerk, preferably in regulatory environment.
• Completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk program or ILCO Certification.
• Superior writing skills and ability to compile information from files to draft documentation.
• Research abilities to locate relevant cases and supporting records.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with high-volume workload.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Familiarity with legal terminology to prepare documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documentation and provide support services to Counsel.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to Counsel.
• Communicate status of matters to internal stakeholders and licensees/registrants.
• Review files for completeness and request additional materials as needed.
• Prepare documentation for hearings, appeals, and judicial reviews.
• Extract information from reports and draft initial documentation.
• Maintain files and generate monthly status reports.
• Identify risks and alert counsel to potential issues and deadlines.

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Time management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Legal databases (Canlii/Westlaw)

Education

Law Clerk program

ILCO Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Quick Law

West Law

Canlii

Job description

Position Title: Senior Law Clerk

Employment Type: 1 Permanent, Full-Time; 1 Contract (Up to 18 months), Full-Time

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Division/Branch: Legal Services Division

Application Deadline: August 5, 2026

Pay Level: Level 6

Pay Range: $69,061 to $81,244

Work Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON; (In-Office)

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an agency where innovation thrives, ideas flourish, and passion drives us to new heights of excellence. Reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General, the AGCO is responsible for regulating Ontario’s vibrant alcohol, gaming, horse racing, and private retail cannabis sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

The Legal Services Division at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) provides essential legal services that support the organization’s regulatory role. The team plays a critical role in supporting and advising on regulatory responses and sector governance, advising on a wide range of corporate and administrative law issues, representing the Registrar at Tribunal and Court proceedings, preparing legal documentation for regulatory decisions, advising in relation to ongoing compliance matters, drafting contracts, impacting legislative developments, and providing legal support for regulatory governance and policy initiatives.

We are looking for a Senior Law Clerk to join our team.

Under The Direction Of The Legal Director, You Will Have The Opportunity To Make a Meaningful Impact In The Following Ways

• Leveraging your superior written communication and organizational skills, prepare legal documentation, and provide legal support services.
• Provide both administrative and clerical support services to Counsel.
• Provide detailed and technical information internally and to the public and licensees/registrants, including as related to status of matters.
• Review files at each stage of the various compliance and eligibility processes to ensure that they are complete and accurate in accordance with the Division Manual and request additional materials as required.
• Prepare documentation for hearings, appeals and judicial review applications consistent with applicable rules of practice or procedure.
• Apply legislation to extract information from reports and applications and draft the initial copy of relevant documentation.
• Maintain files in an orderly manner consistent with Division practices.
• Monitor the status of files and prepare monthly statistics and a monthly report tracking the files, including numbers and status.
• Proactively identify and alert counsel to issues and potential risks, including as related to timelines, service and communications.

You Have

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Law Clerk, preferably in a regulatory environment.
• Completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk program, or ILCO Certification.
• Superior writing skills including the ability to compile information from files in order to draft documentation.
• Research abilities required to find relevant cases and supporting records.
• The ability to work within strict time constraints while maintaining a high volume of work.
• The ability to meet constant deadlines by working both independently as well as collaboratively in a highly engaged team environment.
• Detail orientation with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• A working knowledge of legal terminology and phraseology in order to prepare legal documents
• Familiarity with the application of various pieces of legislation (i.e. Liquor Licence and Control Act, Gaming Control Act, Horse Racing Licence Act, Cannabis Licence Act, Highway Traffic Act and Criminal Code).
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with an ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. AGCO staff, police, court office employees and the public).
• Advanced computer skills using various MS Office Suite Programs, and experience using Quick Law, West Law and Canlii.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

About The AGCO

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an Ontario provincial regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. We are responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and cannabis retail sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

The AGCO is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the second year in a row. This annual distinction reflects our commitment to cultivating a workplace environment that prioritizes employee well-being, emphasizing work-life balance, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional growth. We remain committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

What We Offer

• Generous time-off policy, including 2 volunteer days to contribute to causes that matter to you.
• Defined benefit pension plans to secure your financial future.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid premiums.
• Well-being credits to support gym memberships, therapy, financial planning, and more.
• Employer-paid parental leave top-up.
• Professional development opportunities with access to training programs, leadership resources, and reimbursement for professional memberships.
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Convenient, central location near the subway line for easy access when working in the office. Paid onsite parking is also available.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation during the application process, or who need job postings in an alternative format, may email their request to [e-mail]. The subject line should read “Accommodation in Application – [Position Title].

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by our Human Resources team and hiring managers.