Independently manage a caseload of disciplinary matters, registrar appeals, and fitness-to-practice proceedings
Manage timelines to ensure all deadlines are met
Prepare for hearings
Review evidence, prepare witnesses, and conduct or oversee legal research
Conduct settlement discussions with licensees and/or their counsel
Draft, review, and prepare legal documents and legal opinions
Attend case conferences, motions, Tribunal hearings, and judicial reviews
Assist Lead Counsel and provide guidance to Associate Counsel on complex disciplinary matters
Collaborate with Lead Counsel on prioritization, strategy, and case management for disciplinary matters
Collaborate with investigators by advising on investigation strategy and reviewing investigation reports
Prepare legal opinions for consideration by the Complaints Committee to recommend next steps for handling a complaint
Identify and advise Lead Counsel on the need for policy or procedure development or changes related to disciplinary, registrar appeal, and fitness-to-practice matters based on analysis of legal issues encountered in disciplinary matters
Liaise with external counsel on complaints retained by external counsel to manage
Requirements
Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership/licence to practice law in a Canadian province
5–7 years of litigation or prosecutorial experience in private practice or a regulatory environment
Knowledge of prosecutorial standards and practices, professional regulation, and administrative law
Knowledge of the Federal Courts Act and Federal Court Rules
Knowledge of dispute resolution methods and forensic investigation techniques
Proficiency with office and administrative software
Benefits
The College hires and onboards remotely (100%)
Comprehensive health benefits from day one for you and your family
Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)