Shape commercial agreements and innovative funding models for Plan Canada in a hybrid legal counsel position supporting organizational growth. Bring practical, risk-based advice to partnerships, operations, and strategic initiatives.
As legal counsel, you will work across Plan Canada’s Legal Department and business units. The position covers service, grant, sub-grant, international program, data processing, sponsorship, and corporate partnership contracts. You will also advise on charity law, regulatory compliance, employment, privacy, intellectual property, and public-facing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities: Negotiate service, grant, data, sponsorship, and partnership contracts
Identify legal risks, dependencies, and structuring considerations
Support results-based finance and blended funding approaches
Monitor privacy, tax, employment, marketing,



and artificial intelligence developments
Contribute to policies, templates, guidance documents, and governance
Requirements: Juris Doctor or LL.B. with good Ontario law society standing
Three to five years’ corporate law experience in Ontario
Experience with charitable organizations or creative funding models desired
Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize deadlines and handle confidential situations
Use commercial contracting, funding-model knowledge, and legal risk analysis to advance Plan Canada’s strategic partnerships and initiatives.

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📌 Legal Counsel Commercial Agreements (Ontario)
🏢 Plan Canada International
📍 Ontario