Legal Counsel Job Details Posting Closing Date: July 24, 2026

Campus Location: London, ON

Department: PRO1 Office of the President

Employment Group: Administrative

Pay Details: $147,084.00 – $209,712.00

Time Type: Full time

Remote Type: In-Person

Why this Role is Important Legal Counsel manages the Risk and Compliance Office of the College and is a strategic advisor providing counsel to stakeholders across the college, including the President, Board of Governors, and Senior Leadership Team. As a resource to the college, Legal Counsel provides legal advice on a wide variety of matters relating to corporate and commercial law, governance, enterprise risk management, legislation, education law, and privacy, policy, contracts, donations, FOI, partnerships, and employment as required.

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Counsel is a member of the Senior Leadership Council.

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Counsel reinforces leadership accountability and planning.

How You’ll Make an Impact Legal Risk and Compliance Office Duties

Creates strategic legal objectives to support the mission and vision of the institution

Develops governance structure with reporting lines, decision rights and workflows, informed by legal principles and professional judgment

Assists the College in support of entrepreneurial initiatives to enable new ventures to take place while balancing risk and legal implications

Provides value‑added expert advice to the College leadership team related to a wide range of legal issues, including referring complex matters to external counsel as required and liaising with external counsel in provision of those services, except employee relations

Provides legal advice and legal risk analysis in support of major transactions of the College including the negotiation of funding or donor agreements and contracts

Researches, identifies, and provides updates on case law, legislative requirements and legal trends affecting the College, including drafting memoranda for senior College leadership





Provides guidance into the College’s contract development process, including agreement templates and standards, major contracts and provides advice and analysis of major/significant external contracts as required

Provides legal advice on commercial contract negotiations, intellectual property law, copyright issues, agreements and privacy and access to information

Provides oversight related to issues, policies and practices related to records creation, maintenance and disposal

Assesses and analyzes whether the College and third parties have appropriate and sufficient insurance as it relates to identified enterprise‑level risks, and the College’s tolerance as it relates to those identified risks

Consolidates all legal matters, risks and costs across the College

Develops and maintains compliance tracking system, escalation protocol and any requested audits

Monitors relevant legislation and government regulations, provides expert advice on College and Board policy and ensures effective policy governance and compliance process

Leads the Risk and Compliance Office, provides leadership and coaching to a small office team, and is a contributing member of the College’s senior leadership team

What You’ll Bring Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited University (4-year law degree)

Membership in the Law Society of Ontario (or eligibility and willingness to join)

Minimum 5 years’ experience providing legal advice and support in a broad variety of areas, at an executive level; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experienced in litigation, governance, corporate and commercial law





Experience in formal contract development, including agreements with government agencies and funding

Skilled in negotiation and litigation

Superior written/verbal communication and listening skills, especially with respect to contract writing and interpretation

Collaborative, sound judgment and dispute resolution skills

Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability

Independent worker with strong research skills and initiative

Public sector and/or post‑secondary experience in a unionized workplace is considered an asset In House Counsel‑Canada (CIC.C) designation would be an asset

What This Opportunity Offers Comprehensive Pension &

Benefits: defined‑benefit pension plan (CAAT), dental, disability, travel insurance, extended health coverage

Paid vacation and scheduled holiday closure

Tuition and professional development opportunities

Inclusive and collaborative campus culture

Employee assistance and corporate discounts

Legal & Inclusion Fanshawe College is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Accommodation: Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: [email protected].

Land Acknowledgement: Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.

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