Senior Law Clerk

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is seeking a Senior Law Clerk for the Legal Services Division in Toronto. Under the Legal Director, you will prepare legal documentation, provide counsel support, and manage compliance reviews for regulatory matters.

Responsibilities include drafting, research, hearings preparation, file maintenance, and timely reporting. The role requires 3+ years as a law clerk, ILCO or similar certification, and strong written communication in a

Qualifications

• 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 and ability to compile information to draft documentation.
• Research abilities to locate relevant cases and supporting records.
• Ability to meet constant deadlines while maintaining high volume of work.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Detail orientation with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of legal terminology to prepare documents.
• Familiarity with Liquor Licence and Control Act, Gaming Control Act, Cannabis Licence Act, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office and tools like Quick Law, West Law, Canlii.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documentation and provide legal support services.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to Counsel.
• Provide detailed information internally and to the public and licensees/registrants.
• Review files at each stage of compliance and eligibility processes.
• Prepare documentation for hearings, appeals and judicial review.
• Apply legislation to extract information and draft initial documents.
• Maintain files in an orderly manner.
• Monitor the status of files and prepare monthly statistics and reports.
• Proactively identify issues and alert counsel to risks and timelines.

Skills

Law Clerk experience

Regulatory environment knowledge

Superior writing skills

Research abilities

Time management under deadlines

Independent and collaborative work

Attention to detail

Legal terminology knowledge

MS Office & legal research tools

Criminal background check eligibility

Education

Law Clerk program / ILCO Certification

Tools

Quick Law

West Law

Canlii

Job description

Apply By:Friday, September 4, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Division:

Legal Services Division

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (Up to 18 months)

Job code:

AGCO/06 - AGCO/06

$69,061.00 - $81,244.00 Per year

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.

About the job

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.

What you bring to the team

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.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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].

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