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VP, LEGAL AND GENERAL COUNSEL

VP, LEGAL AND GENERAL COUNSEL

NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search • Toronto, Ontario, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the legal function of Yorkville University and Toronto Film School.
  • Participate in strategic and management level discussions on a broad range of matters including commercial agreements, governance and policy development, privacy, employment, and litigation management.
  • Manage a legal reporting structure.
  • Work with all levels of stakeholders, including senior management, board members, and faculty across all departments.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 12 years of corporate/commercial experience gained with a leading law firm or in‑house.
  • Prior experience with the higher education industry, commercial IT contracts, data privacy/PIPEDA compliance, or private equity transactions is desirable.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
  • Ability to juggle a number of competing issues, be pragmatic, organized, and self‑motivated.
  • Desire to take ownership of your portfolio or work and a genuine interest in the higher education industry.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and the ability to influence decisions.
  • Entrepreneurial, innovative, and collegial atmosphere as a Birch Hill Equity Partners company.
  • Access to free educational programs, including Master’s degree offerings, as an employee of Yorkville University.

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 over time in response to business needs, and Yorkville Education LP reserves the right to modify the role at its discretion, with or without prior notice. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and given the dynamic nature of our organization, the scope of this position may evolve accordingly.

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