Date Posted : 01 / 17 / 2025
Req ID : 41330
Faculty / Division : Office of University Counsel
Department : Office of University Counsel
Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description :
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and working as part of the University’s legal office, the incumbent will provide legal advice, expertise, and a range of legal services across the University with a focus on general corporate / commercial law, especially as it relates to purchase of goods and services; provision of services; institutional and industry collaborations; non-research funding; and non-disclosure agreements. The provision of legal advice will also include a general requirement to advise proactively on developments in relevant statutes, regulations, policies and case law, legal exposures as well as risks and legal challenges and to assist on any legal issues. The incumbent will support the University’s broader legal group, as well as internal stakeholders, maintain and monitor the legal and contractual obligations of the University; perform legal and reputational risk management activities; perform commercial transaction / documentary review; and perform legal research.
Qualifications Required :
Closing Date : 02 / 02 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET
Employee Group : Salaried
Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing
Schedule : Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : PM 6 – Broadband Salary Range : $130,011 - $216,687
Job Category : Legal
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
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Accessibility Statement
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