Articling Student

Job Title: Articling Student (Full Time)

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract, 10 months

Reports to: General Counsel

Company: The Taggart Group of Companies

Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario

Taggart Group of Companies

A family business that’s been around for 75 years, the Taggart Group of Companies is a full-service construction organization consisting of five major operating companies. Taggart Group delivers expert leadership in real estate development, planning, design, finance, construction, and management. We develop commercial, residential, and industrial property for our own account and for third-party developers. We own, manage, and work collaboratively on commercial and residential investment properties. We enjoy a strong reputation for technical expertise, integrity, and cooperation and offer our clients the many benefits of vertical integration.

Work Description:

The Articling Student will gain hands-on experience across multiple practice areas, including commercial law, employment law, construction law, real estate law, planning law, and litigation. This role involves contract review, legal research, policy development, and general legal support to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Articling Student will work closely with legal professionals, providing advisory assistance, managing Small Claims Court matters, and contributing to the development of legal policies. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic legal environment.

Major Responsibilities:

·        Contract Review: Review various types of commercial and corporate agreements and provide legal advice on the potential legal implications for the organization.

·        General Legal Support: Offer comprehensive legal and advisory support to the organization on a wide range of legal matters.

·        Legal Compliance: Stay up-to-date with laws, rulings, and regulations that impact the organization, particularly in areas relevant to our operations.

·        Policy: Assist various departments with the development of new legal policies or review and update old legal policies.

·        Advocacy and Research: Commence and/or manage small claims court matters. Research various areas of the law at the request of general counsel.

·        Skill Development: Demonstrate a willingness to expand expertise in new areas of law and actively contribute to problem-solving initiatives.

Statement of Qualifications:

·        Education: A Juris Doctor (J.D) or Bachelor of Law (L.L.B) completed by the end of May 2025 and eligible to commence articling in 2025.

·        Strong computer skills in MS Office

·        Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·        Excellent organizational skills

·        Solid analytical skills

·        Very good writing skills

·        Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload and display a strong sense of urgency when handling priority requests

·        Flexibility/adaptability within a dynamic work environment

·        Team player

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment

·        Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.

·        Sitting or Standing for long periods of time at workstation.

Application

All candidates are asked to apply via the following link: taggartgroup.bamboohr.com/jobs.  

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation:
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour,
ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we’re committed to
providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and
selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email
to [email protected] with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.