Law Clerk
Enforcement Branch
Contract, Full-time (12-month contract)
File #23-52
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The Commission’s mandate is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair and efficient capital markets and confidence in capital markets, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, adjudication and enforcement work. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.
We offer an inclusive, diverse, fair and flexible work environment, and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.
What We Do
The Enforcement Branch supports the OSC in delivering fair, vigorous and timely enforcement. The Enforcement Branch investigates and litigates breaches of securities laws in Ontario. Staff work closely with other securities regulators, self-regulatory organizations and law-enforcement agencies to enhance initiatives to fight misconduct. A strong enforcement presence assists in protecting investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, and fostering fair and efficient markets.
The Quasi-Criminal Serious Offences Team (QSOT) is made up of Enforcement staff who have extensive experience in the investigation and prosecution of criminal and quasi-criminal activity. In targeting fraudulent and recidivist behaviour that harms retail investors, QSOT will focus on taking more Enforcement cases before the courts, where jail terms can be ordered against offenders.
We are currently recruiting for a Law Clerk for QSOT to provide support to all QSOT staff involved in investigations and prosecutions into allegations of securities law violations, both for criminal and quasi-criminal prosecutions. The Law Clerk will organize, prepare and oversee disclosure to be provided to accused parties and for use in evidence. This role will involve providing support to litigation counsel to facilitate motions, hearings, trials, sentencing, appeals and post-hearings/trials. In addition, the Law Clerk will manage documents, files and materials to support motions, trials, hearings, appeals and post-hearings/trials.
Required qualifications:
- Completion of a 2-year Law Clerk Program in a community college
- Membership in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) or ability to qualify for ordinary membership
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience with a law office, government agency or other entity in a capacity or function which involves the performance of duties of an administrative or managerial nature under the guidance of a lawyer
- Knowledge of, and experience with, quasi-criminal and criminal disclosure issues
- General knowledge of the securities industry, the Ontario Securities Act, the Commodity Futures Act, the Criminal Code and related legislation
- General knowledge of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Privacy Act, the Provincial Offences Act, the Business Corporations Act, the Bankruptcy Act, the Canada and Ontario Evidence Act, and the Statutory Powers and Procedures Act
- A collaborative, team player adept at working effectively in a dynamic group
- A proactive and constructive problem-solver with a solutions-oriented approach
- Excellent organizational, proofreading, and administrative skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, Lotus Notes, and e-Discovery tools such as Summation
- Highly developed research and analytical skills to perform legal research and to interpret and apply legislation
Note: This role is eligible for hybrid work and, as per OSC's hybrid policy, requires a minimum of 3 days/week working from the office at 20 Queen Street West in Toronto.
Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.
Apply online by August 23, 2023, at 11:59 pm EDT, at https://www.osc.ca/en/about-us/careers-osc.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.
The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQ2S community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.
The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: BlackNorth Initiative < https://blacknorth.ca/ >, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion < https://ccdi.ca/ >, and Pride at Work Canada < https://prideatwork.ca/ >.
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox HRRecruitment@osc.gov.on.ca.
Visit Accessibility at the OSC < https://www.osc.ca/en/accessibility-osc > to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.
