Legal Counsel - Corporate / Commercial Lawyer (Housing)

Legal Counsel - Corporate/ Commercial Lawyer (Housing Portfolio) 

Legislative Services - Legal Services   

Status: Contract Full Time - 24 months

Salary Range: $158,920.00 - $198,650.00 per annum plus comprehensive benefits  

Hiring Range: $158,920.00 - $178,785.00 + per annum plus comprehensive benefits 

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.  

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton  

Hours of work: 35 hours per week  

The Regional Municipality of Peel is seeking a driven, customer service oriented & collaborative lawyer to join its Legal Services group to provide high quality and effective legal advice on complex technical legal matters and in areas of high legal risk. Our Legal Counsel can be experts in a particular field but could also provide general legal advice as needed.   

Responsible for the Housing Portfolio:   

Advising on, negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial agreements, including procurement documents, associated with housing services, waste management, infrastructure and other municipal projects, in addition to providing general corporate, transactional and municipal advice and services to regional departments, corporations and related entities. Although this role will support a variety of different client groups at Peel, the focus will be on supporting the legal needs of Peel’s housing division, including providing strategic legal advice with respect to legislative and policy frameworks related to housing, specifically, the interpretation and application of relevant legislation. 

If you are looking for more of a work-life balance lifestyle, have a passion for supporting the community with your legal expertise, or just want to try something new, this may be the position for you!

What you will do in this role:  

• Prepare, amend and review legal documents, proceedings, Council reports and by-laws 

• Develop and implement proactive strategies that help to protect the interests of the Regional Corporation and to reduce exposure to legal risks 

• Ensure service standards are supported and maintained, and that policies and procedures are adhered to and applied 

• Maintain current knowledge of developments in law and their application to Regional responsibilities 

• Negotiate on behalf of the Region with external agencies, private sector and municipal partners, provincial and federal governments 

• Monitor status of outstanding claims, obligations and compliance and prepares reports on status on regular basis or as required 

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias 

What the role requires:  

• Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or Juris Doctor degree 

• Call to the Ontario Bar and be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario 

• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience as a practicing Ontario lawyer or equivalent; international experience will be considered 

Don’t meet every qualification? That’s okay—please apply anyways. We will still consider your application. Great talent comes from many different backgrounds!

Be bold. Think big. Join us. 

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)! 

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:  

• Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day! 

• OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind. 

• Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important! 

• Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need. 

• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being. 

• Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded! 

• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares, and inclusivity is celebrated. 

• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level. 

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work!  

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time. 

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies. 
 
The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.  

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology 

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.   

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.