Lead strategic legal advice at the University of Ottawa, guiding senior decision-makers on governance, compliance, and high-stakes institutional matters. This position may be subject to a telework agreement. Reporting to the Secretary-General, the General Counsel serves as the University’s principal legal officer and most senior legal advisor. The role advises the President, Vice-Presidents, senior leaders, and decision-makers while safeguarding legal interests, reputation, and public mission. It sets legal-services direction across a large bilingual institution.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic advice on significant institutional legal matters
- Guide governance, policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations
- Assess legal, operational, regulatory, and reputational risks
- Direct litigation,



investigations, claims, and dispute resolution
- Lead the Legal Counsel Office and external counsel

Requirements:
- LL.
B. or J.
D. and Ontario Law Society membership
- At least 12 years of progressively responsible legal practice
- English and French oral and written communication skills
- Experience leading in-house legal functions and qualified staff
- Strategic judgment, integrity, discretion, and professional ethics Apply broad legal expertise, governance judgment, and bilingual communication to advance sound decisions at the University of Ottawa.

📌 University General Counsel Legal Strategy (Ottawa)
🏢 University of Ottawa
📍 Ottawa