The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horseracing, and cannabis retail sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.
The successful candidate will:
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda for Division counsel
- Participate in committee work and special projects
- Assist in the preparation of materials for appeals and judicial reviews
- Maintain carriage of files in the Letter of Incident process
- Maintain precedent files and database
- Prepare contracts and procurement documents
- Student membership in the Law Society of Ontario
- Fully registered in the Lawyer Licensing Process and eligible for articling in accordance with the requirements set out by the Law Society of Ontario
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Knowledge of legislation administered by the AGCO
- Ability and willingness to travel within Ontario, including a valid driver's licence with at least the privileges of a class “G” driver's licence in Ontario
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications must include all of the following: a resume, cover letter, both undergraduate and law school transcripts, third-year course selection, and two letters of reference. Please consolidate all of the required items into one document.
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.
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.
