Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Governance

Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Governance [P5]

Apply for the Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Governance (P5) role at HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan).

Job Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel will reside in the Legal Services & Governance Division (LSG) and report to the Vice President & General Counsel, Corporate & Governance. They will serve as a key business partner and legal advisor to internal clients, providing high‑quality, business‑focused legal advice on a wide range of operational and corporate matters and managing governance‑related legal risk.

What You Will Do

Provide subject‑matter expertise and strategic legal advice to the Corporate & Governance legal team and other HOOPP divisions. Responsibilities include:

• Working directly with business partners and LSG members to build collaborative relationships.
• Integrating HOOPP’s mission, values, and compliance best practices into the work of LSG.
• Advising on corporate contracts, procurement, governance, pension law, advocacy, lobbying and policy development.
• Developing and maintaining legal precedents and resources that reflect best practices.
• Coordinating external counsel to resolve issues efficiently and cost‑effectively.
• Staying abreast of emerging legal issues relevant to HOOPP’s operations and strategic objectives.
• Monitoring legislation, regulations and common law, and advising partners on significant changes.
• Providing ongoing education and training on legal topics and best practices.
• Fostering a culture of service excellence and accountability within the team.
• Performing additional duties assigned by management.

What You Bring

• Law Degree from an accredited law school (J.D. or LL.B.).
• Called to the Ontario bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum of 10 years corporate law experience in a law firm, government organization, or corporate environment.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience in relevant areas of law and demonstrated thought leadership.
• Strong drafting skills for a wide range of documents and agreements.
• Experience counselling clients and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Practical, principled advice with business solutions.
• Strong work ethic and drive, with a full commitment to excellence.
• Team player who mentors and develops others.
• Effective collaborator who builds trust with colleagues and partners.
• Commitment to excellent client service and proactive communication.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative and advocates persuasively.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, complex concepts, and autonomous work.
• Strong time‑management and prioritization skills for competing priorities.
• Ability to manage external counsel cost‑effectively.
• Independent lead on large files and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to a fast‑paced legal environment and ability to deliver high‑quality services on time.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal