Top Benefits
About the role
Regular, Full timeClosing Date: October 3, 2025
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 mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.
We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.
The Enforcement Division of the Ontario Securities Commission delivers fair, vigorous, and timely enforcement responses to capital markets misconduct. The Enforcement Division investigates and litigates breaches of securities laws in Ontario. Team members work closely with other securities regulators, self-regulatory organizations and law-enforcement agencies to enhance initiatives to fight misconduct. A strong visible enforcement presence assists in protecting investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, fosters fair, efficient and competitive capital markets, fosters capital formation, and contributes to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk.
We are recruiting for Senior Litigation Counsel to support the OSC Enforcement team that investigates quasi-criminal and criminal offences related to securities, pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment on a multi-disciplinary team, as Senior Litigation Counsel, you will help guide complex investigations and identify potential breaches of Ontario securities law. You will identify important legal issues and assist with formulating strategies for successful investigations. You will analyze and evaluate evidence to determine whether violations have occurred and exercise professional judgment in making recommendations for appropriate action.
In addition, you will lead teams to conduct prosecutions for securities offences in quasi-criminal proceedings before the Ontario courts and be responsible for the organization of disclosure, drafting appropriate allegations and liaising with defence counsel and other stakeholders in your day-to-day duties. You will also appear in court to seek remedies, such as receiverships and freeze directions.
Securities litigation and/or prosecutorial experience is preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years experience and be or are able to become a lawyer licensee of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing. Previous experience leading large or complex hearings or trials is essential.
In addition, you offer in-depth knowledge of trial procedures, rules of evidence, and first-rate advocacy skills. You demonstrate good judgment and analytical abilities. You possess excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. You have superior written advocacy skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience with data analytics is also an asset.
Offer of employment conditional subject to successful completion of security check.
The OSC has partnered with ZSA Legal Recruitment to support the recruitment process. To be considered for this opportunity please submit your application through Workday and your application will be shared with the recruiter for further review. If you have questions about the opportunity and/or process, please reach out to Warren Bongard at
wbongard@zsa.ca
.
Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.
* OSC Employees: please apply in Workday using the Browse Jobs feature within your Jobs Hub *
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 and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. 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 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.
The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations:
Ascend Canada
,
BlackNorth Initiative
,
Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
, and
Pride at Work Canada
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
to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.
About Ontario Securities Commission
The Ontario Securities Commission administers and enforces securities law in the province of Ontario. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk.
Top Benefits
About the role
Regular, Full timeClosing Date: October 3, 2025
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 mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.
We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.
The Enforcement Division of the Ontario Securities Commission delivers fair, vigorous, and timely enforcement responses to capital markets misconduct. The Enforcement Division investigates and litigates breaches of securities laws in Ontario. Team members work closely with other securities regulators, self-regulatory organizations and law-enforcement agencies to enhance initiatives to fight misconduct. A strong visible enforcement presence assists in protecting investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, fosters fair, efficient and competitive capital markets, fosters capital formation, and contributes to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk.
We are recruiting for Senior Litigation Counsel to support the OSC Enforcement team that investigates quasi-criminal and criminal offences related to securities, pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment on a multi-disciplinary team, as Senior Litigation Counsel, you will help guide complex investigations and identify potential breaches of Ontario securities law. You will identify important legal issues and assist with formulating strategies for successful investigations. You will analyze and evaluate evidence to determine whether violations have occurred and exercise professional judgment in making recommendations for appropriate action.
In addition, you will lead teams to conduct prosecutions for securities offences in quasi-criminal proceedings before the Ontario courts and be responsible for the organization of disclosure, drafting appropriate allegations and liaising with defence counsel and other stakeholders in your day-to-day duties. You will also appear in court to seek remedies, such as receiverships and freeze directions.
Securities litigation and/or prosecutorial experience is preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years experience and be or are able to become a lawyer licensee of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing. Previous experience leading large or complex hearings or trials is essential.
In addition, you offer in-depth knowledge of trial procedures, rules of evidence, and first-rate advocacy skills. You demonstrate good judgment and analytical abilities. You possess excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. You have superior written advocacy skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience with data analytics is also an asset.
Offer of employment conditional subject to successful completion of security check.
The OSC has partnered with ZSA Legal Recruitment to support the recruitment process. To be considered for this opportunity please submit your application through Workday and your application will be shared with the recruiter for further review. If you have questions about the opportunity and/or process, please reach out to Warren Bongard at
wbongard@zsa.ca
.
Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.
* OSC Employees: please apply in Workday using the Browse Jobs feature within your Jobs Hub *
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 and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. 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 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.
The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations:
Ascend Canada
,
BlackNorth Initiative
,
Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
, and
Pride at Work Canada
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
to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.
About Ontario Securities Commission
The Ontario Securities Commission administers and enforces securities law in the province of Ontario. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk.