Counsel

About the job

Duties will include:

• Providing strategic legal advice with respect to matters related to Ministry legislation mainly in the area of provincial taxation, but occasionally in the areas of insurance, credit unions, capital markets and other financial services.
• Working with taxation policy staff in developing taxation policy options for the Ministry, including contribution to briefing materials and participation in briefings.
• Monitoring and conducting research on issues impacting provincial taxation policy and legislation; determining administrative feasibility of potential policy or legislative changes and providing recommendations on the administration of tax legislation.
• Coordinating the development of, and amendments to, agreements with the federal government affecting personal income and corporate taxes.
• Drafting amendments to provincial tax statutes and regulations for complex measures to address tax avoidance and evasion and other provincial taxation issues.
• Providing written and oral legal opinions to the Ministry on other matters related to the Ministry's mandate and interpretation of Ministry legislation.
• What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge and experience in the interpretation and application of legislation administered by the Ministry of Finance, including provincial tax statutes and Financial Administration Act.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating and drafting contracts, guarantees, debt securities and loan agreements
• Experience in drafting orders in council, regulations and legislation
• Relevant legal research experience Other Essential Skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks while working under tight deadlines with changing and competing demands
• Ability to inspire client confidence and to work effectively as a team member
• Excellent • oral/written communications skills, including interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent analytical ability and sound judgement in dealing with complex issues
• Excellent computer skills How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
• Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
• Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
• We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
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