Range: 162,400.00 - 243,600.00 CAD
Job Description: Legal Services Director Salary Range: $190,000 - $240,000
YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME Reporting to the Senior Managing Counsel, Legal Services, Corporate and Litigation, the Legal Services Director will expertly manage and oversee litigation and provide expert and strategic legal advice across the enterprise on various issues, including human resources, litigation, and privacy matters to advance OLG's strategic goals.
You will also be empowered to:
Provide timely, practical, and strategic legal advice, support and counsel related to a variety of legal issues, including litigation, privacy and human resources matters.
Expertly assist in overseeing and effectively managing, directly or through external counsel, litigation and other disputes, including representing OLG before courts and tribunals as assigned.
Apply experience and expertise to identify and recommend practical and effective strategies, controls and measures that mitigate legal and business risk.
Work closely with senior leaders and functional units to advise on actual or potential areas of litigation or other legal risks and provide advice and recommendations to avoid or minimize risk and to prevent its occurrence.
Monitor the ongoing effectiveness of the litigation management program, recommend operational opportunities, and provide guidance in implementation as the business and environment evolve and change, identifying exposures, gaps and/or trends and making necessary adjustments.
Actively liaise with Provincial Government, tribunal bodies, external litigation counsel and other Government stakeholders as required for information exchange.
Represent OLG in negotiations and meetings with counterparts and stakeholders to strategically advance and promote OLG's objectives.
Provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations to protect OLG's integrity and periodic review and updating of same.
Provide mentorship and leadership to Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Counsel, Articling Students, Summer Students and Executive Assistants in order to ensure the success of the legal team.
Manage and monitor legal expenses to ensure consistent alignment with the department’s fiscal mandate.
Conduct periodic training sessions on latest developments in these areas for GLC and internal clients.
Conduct and/or oversee workplace investigations.




WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME Education & Experience Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Minimum 8 years of progressively senior legal experience in litigation, gained through a law firm and/or in-house legal environment within a public or private sector organization.
Experience providing legal advice and strategic counsel to senior leaders on complex legal, business, and regulatory matters.
Experience conducting workplace investigations and advising on employment-related matters.
Experience interpreting and advising on privacy legislation, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), is considered an asset.
Relevant Skills Advanced advocacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and provide sound legal advice on complex matters.
Strong legal research, analysis, and drafting skills.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to build consensus, negotiate effectively, and communicate complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal files independently while applying strong problem-solving, strategic-thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to establish credibility and maintain productive partnerships across the organization.
Experience advising on employment-related matters and conducting workplace investigations.
Strong knowledge of privacy legislation and regulatory requirements, including FIPPA and related privacy frameworks.
Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex challenges and develop practical, business-focused solutions.
Inclusive and collaborative work style that fosters strong relationships, teamwork, and engagement.
Operates with integrity, transparency, and professionalism while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM Group Advantages Plan: Comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage.
Variable Pay Program:



Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements
Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
Growth Focus: Become your best self with comprehensive support for your professional development.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.
OLG is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures.
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📌 Legal Services Director (Ontario)
🏢 Ontario Lottery and Gaming
📍 Ontario