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Employment Type: Regular

Working Arrangement: Full-time, Hybrid

About Us As a self-regulatory organization, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is committed to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada’s capital markets. Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets.

About this Opportunity Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Litigation, Legal Counsel is part of the Hearings Office, within the General Counsel’s Office, and is responsible for providing support and independent legal advice to the CIRO Hearing Committees on matters related to hearing processes, procedural fairness, and other issues arising during hearing proceedings. Legal Counsel is deeply committed to impartiality, integrity, and excellence in administrative justice, ensuring that proceedings are conducted in a manner that is fair, transparent, and consistent with applicable laws and principles of natural justice. Legal Counsel maintains strict independence from CIRO’s investigative and enforcement functions and upholds the Hearing Committees’ core values of fairness, impartiality, excellence, and timeliness. Legal Counsel also supports and provides clear, practical legal guidance to non-legal decision-makers and participates in other functions of the General Counsel’s Office.

Core Responsibilities

Participate and support all aspects of the hearing process.

Provide assistance and independent legal advice to hearing panels and internal decision-makers, including reviewing submissions, conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, drafting assistance, and legal advice as required by the hearing panels and other decision makers.

Make recommendations on hearing and regulatory decision-making processes.

Provide legal guidance on organizational priorities and cross‑functional projects as part of the General Counsel’s Office as required.

What You Bring Must-have:





Law Degree (LL.L., LL.B. or J.D.)

Member, in good standing, of a Canadian law society.

Minimum of 5 years of litigation or equivalent legal experience in a regulatory environment and/or private practice.

Previous experience with and knowledge of best practices and innovative approaches in administrative tribunals.

In‑depth knowledge of administrative law and rules of evidence, CIRO rules of procedure, and securities laws.

Neutrality and independence in all aspects of the hearing process.

Excellent verbal and written communication, legal research, and drafting skills.

Knowledge of the investment and/or mutual fund industry and regulations.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.

Ability to thoroughly evaluate alternatives, employ a proactive approach, and take initiative to resolve issues.

Ability to think and act independently, multi‑task, and prioritize competing matters.

Attention to detail and ability to quickly grasp complex legal issues.

Nice to have:

Combined civil and common law degrees.

Bilingual (French and English).

What we offer

Competitive total rewards program including performance‑based bonus.

Hybrid work setting.

Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

Paid flex days and wellness days.

Maternity and Parental Leave top‑up.

Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations.

*Asterisked offerings are not applicable to contracts.

Our Commitment CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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📌 Legal Counsel (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
📍 Toronto