Established in 2003, Yorkville University / Toronto Film School is one of Canada’s highest-ranked and largest private universities. It is committed to meeting the needs of learners, providing them with transformative learning opportunities that empower their career advancement and leadership in their chosen professional fields. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick, Yorkville University equips its graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value.
Backed by Birch Hill Equity Partners, in the last 4 years, Yorkville has experienced unprecedented growth and is seeking a VP, Legal & General Counsel to oversee the legal function. This senior role will participate in strategic and management level discussions on a broad range of matters within Yorkville University and Toronto Film School including, commercial agreements, governance and policy development, privacy, employment and litigation management. In addition to managing a legal report, you will work with all levels of stakeholders, including senior management, Board members and faculty, across all departments.
This hybrid position is located in downtown Toronto and reports to the CFO. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of corporate / commercial experience gained with a leading law firm or in house. Any prior experience with the higher education industry, commercial IT contracts, data privacy/PIPEDA compliance, or working with Private Equity transactions will be of interest. Strong drafting, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills will be essential to succeed in this role as will the ability to juggle a number of competing issues. In addition, you should be pragmatic, organized and self-motivated. Lastly, the desire to take ownership in your portfolio or work and a genuine interest in the higher education industry will be required. This role is to fill an existing vacancy.
This opportunity will provide professional development opportunities and the ability to influence decisions in this growing, well-respected organization. As a Birch Hill Equity Partners company, the atmosphere is entrepreneurial, innovative and collegial. In addition, as an employee of Yorkville University, you will have access to free educational programs – including its Masters’ degree offerings.
Disclaimer: This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and expectations associated with the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list of duties, skills, or working conditions. Responsibilities may shift in response to business needs, and Yorkville Education LP reserves the right to alter the role at its discretion with or without prior notice. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and due to the dynamic nature of our organization, the scope of this position may evolve accordingly.
#J-18808-LjbffrVP, LEGAL AND GENERAL COUNSEL • Toronto, ON, Canada
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