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Legal Counsel (Corporate)

Legal Counsel (Corporate)

University of TorontoOld Toronto, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$130,011.00–CA$216,687.00 yearly
Job description

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 :

  • I. EDUCATION : A Bachelors of law degree (LL.B) and / or juris doctor (J.D.) degree. Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
  • II. EXPERIENCE : 5-10 years’ experience in legal practice; Strong knowledge and experience with corporate / commercial, intellectual property, and privacy law; Experience preparing, reviewing and negotiating contracts in a complex environment; in-house legal experience is a strong asset; knowledge of the University environment and experience working within a University or post-secondary education or other public sector environment is an asset; Experience working simultaneously on a variety of complex projects with established deadlines and ad hoc requests is expected.
  • III. SKILLS : Demonstrated strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • IV. OTHER : Excellent analytical, interpretative and research skills; Diligent to detail and accuracy; Highly motivated with proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, meet tight deadlines and perform confidently under pressure and with changing priorities; Ability to proactively identify potential issues, gather and organize relevant information and devise solutions and action plans; Ability to exercise discretion, tact and ability to positively represent the University at all times; Able to work cooperatively and collegially with all components of the University constituents.

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

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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