Posting Title: Legal Counsel
Job ID #: 7043
Salary: $146,024 - $169,041
Shift: Days
Hours: 35.00
Location: Toronto Police Headquarters
Department: Legal Services
Vacancies: 1
Job Code: Z30CNA
Must Apply By: Tuesday September 10, 2024
The Toronto Police Service is looking for a candidate that shares our corporate values:
Service at our Core Do the right thing Connect with Compassion Reflect and Grow
The Toronto Police Service is the fourth largest municipal police service in North America. With over 5,000 officers and approximately 2,500 civilian employees, we are dedicated to delivering best-in-class police services, in partnership with our communities, by being where the public needs the Service the most, by embracing partnerships to create safe communities, and by focusing on the needs of the City.
NOTE: To apply to this role, please apply online via our Toronto Police Service careers website and click on Civilian Roles.
Summary of Function
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this position is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel for the Toronto Police Service (TPS) in relation to all aspects of criminal, civil and corporate law.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will participate in the management and team building of a highly skilled and professional in-house legal practice capable of servicing the needs of the Toronto Police Service.
- Duties and responsibilities include: the provision of legal advice and counsel in matters of criminal law, policing law, privacy law, administrative law and civil procedure; advocate for the interests of the Toronto Police Service before all levels of court and various administrative tribunals, including conducting professional regulation prosecutions and appeals under the Police Services Act and the Community Safety Policing Act.
- This position will contribute to the policing community by providing appropriate, well researched legal advice and by acting in a consultative capacity to the Toronto Police Service.
Key Qualifications
- Must not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been obtained. If a pardon was obtained, proof of pardon must be provided. If a conditional or absolute discharge has been received, proof that the RCMP has sealed the records must be provided.
- Must have conformed, presently conform, and continue to conform to the Core Values of the Service.
- A J.D. or LL.B. degree from a recognized law school combined with successful completion of the bar examination and the mandatory period of articling.
- Minimum of four (4) years experience as a practicing lawyer since being called to the Bar.
- Must have recent (within the last two years) litigation experience in a law office or a law department.
- Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
- In-depth legal knowledge in Research/ Advisory Litigation Support Agreement and/or Human Rights and Employment Litigation.
- Knowledge of matters of criminal law, criminal procedure, policing law, employment law and civil procedure.
- Must have demonstrated well-developed written and oral advocacy skills.
- Proficiency in drafting legal agreements and legal submissions and a high level of competency in persuasive legal writing is critical.
- Ability to effectively represent the Service when dealing with all levels of government, courts and tribunal, the Service and the public, is essential.
Probationary Period:
One year
Contact:
Megan Sadler, Executive Assistant
Legal Services
Megan.Sadler@torontopolice.on.ca
Notes
- All applicants who meet the qualifications of the position are invited to submit an online application for this vacancy
- We thank all applicants for their interest. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an e-mail confirmation within 24 hours
- Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted
The Toronto Police Service is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, LGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s) and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service.
THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICE SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVES.
Accommodations will be provided, in accordance with applicable legislation, at all stages of the hiring process.
Contact us for if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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