Lead corporate and commercial legal services at Toronto Metropolitan University, advising on contracts, procurement, governance, and legal risk in a hybrid work model.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel leads lawyers and legal professionals serving corporate functions. This position supports legal planning, strategic initiatives, external providers, and enterprise contract management. It advises senior management on commercial transactions, compliance, and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage legal service delivery, matter allocation, and external legal providers
- Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements
- Advise on legal risks and develop mitigation solutions




- Support strategic planning and monitor legal developments
- Lead initiatives improving legal systems and contract management

Requirements:

- Law degree and Law Society of Ontario membership
- Minimum eight years of relevant post-call legal experience
- Corporate and commercial, contract, and procurement experience
- Experience leading and supervising legal professionals
- Robust communication, project management, and business acumen

Apply corporate legal leadership, contract expertise, procurement knowledge, and strategic judgment as Assistant General Counsel at TMU.

📌 Assistant General Counsel Corporate Commercial (Toronto)
🏢 Toronto Metropolitan University
📍 Toronto