Legal Counsel

George Brown Polytechnic•Toronto, ON

10d•CA$116,500 - CA$137,043•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of 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 legal services that ensures compliance with applicable laws, mitigates risks, and supports 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
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 the following areas including but not limited to corporate/commercial law, construction law, real estate and real estate development.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge 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.
Experience in human rights, education law, administrative law, and labour relations and employment law is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Draft, 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.
Drafting and recommending policies, guidelines and templates for transactions and corporate matters.
In collaboration with the General Legal Counsel, assesses and advises on the financial and public relations risks to the Polytechnic on complex legal issues.
Ensures that legal advice and legal services are provided in a timely and professional manner to client departments.
Familiar with the relevant legislation, regulations, the Minister’s Binding Directives, and other relevant statues governing the Polytechnic sector.
Develops and maintains relationships with internal clients and external counsel.
Other duties as assigned.