Position SummaryTitle:Legal Counsel Division:General Counsel's Office Salary:Payband 12, $116,500 to $137,043 annually Hours per week:37.5 Location:230 Richmond Street East Work Modality:In office Status:Full Time Admin Vacancy:Replacement Effective Date:Immediately Closing Date:Open until filled Position DescriptionUnder the direction of the General Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel, Corporate provides expert legal advice and legal services across the Polytechnic on a broad range of legal issues including corporate and commercial issues, corporate governance, finance, procurement, licensing, and regulatory matters. The Legal Counsel, Corporate works closely with Deans, Directors, and other leaders to provide practical and actionable legal advice and services that ensure compliance with applicable laws, mitigate risks, and support business objectives. This role provides an opportunity to provide proactive legal services in a fast‑paced, public interest environment across a broad range of legal matters. Key ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and assist with negotiation of various commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and licensing agreements. Act as an expert resource on contract management. Identify, assess and communicate legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate risks in support of business objectives. Provide legal advice and services to senior management and project/process owners on a broad range of matters such as contract risk management, student placement and work‑integrated learning agreements, information technology agreements, intellectual property, and copyright. Draft and recommend policies, guidelines and templates for transactions and corporate matters. In collaboration with the General Legal Counsel,



assess and advise on the financial and public relations risks to the Polytechnic on complex legal issues. Ensure that legal advice and legal services are provided in a timely and professional manner to client departments. Be familiar with the relevant legislation, regulations, the Minister’s Binding Directives, and other relevant statutes governing the Polytechnic sector. Develop and maintain relationships with internal clients and external counsel. Perform other duties as assigned. Educational and Experience RequirementsBachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from a recognized post‑secondary institution. Must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario. Minimum of four to seven (4–7) years of post‑call experience in corporate/commercial law, either in‑house or at a reputable law firm practicing law in corporate/commercial law, construction law, real estate, and real estate development. Experience in human rights, education law, administrative law, and labour relations and employment law is considered an asset. Skills and AttributesKnowledge of dispute resolution processes and legislation relevant to post‑secondary education sector and broader public sector is preferred. Broad leadership skills managing a diverse team of experienced individuals. Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to uphold the Polytechnic’s priorities on diversity and equity. Interview ProcessInterview process may consist of a practical skills component. NotesThe Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post‑secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal Counsel - $116,500 - $137,043 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 The Polytechnic
📍 Toronto