Legal Counsel (Corporate)
at University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 02 Feb, 2025 | USD 216687 Annual | 26 Jan, 2025 | 5 year(s) or above | Privacy Law,Secondary Education,Analytical Skills,Intellectual Property,Written Communication,Legal Practice | No | No |
Required Visa Status:
| Citizen | GC |
| US Citizen | Student Visa |
| H1B | CPT |
| OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
| GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
| Full Time | Part Time |
| Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
| Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
| C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
| Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
Date Posted: 01/17/2025
Req ID: 41330
Faculty/Division: Office of University Counsel
Department: Office of University Counsel
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and working as part of the University’s legal office, the incumbent will provide legal advice, expertise, and a range of legal services across the University with a focus on general corporate/commercial law, especially as it relates to purchase of goods and services; provision of services; institutional and industry collaborations; non-research funding; and non-disclosure agreements. The provision of legal advice will also include a general requirement to advise proactively on developments in relevant statutes, regulations, policies and case law, legal exposures as well as risks and legal challenges and to assist on any legal issues. The incumbent will support the University’s broader legal group, as well as internal stakeholders, maintain and monitor the legal and contractual obligations of the University; perform legal and reputational risk management activities; perform commercial transaction/documentary review; and perform legal research.
I. EDUCATION:
A Bachelors of law degree (LL.B) and/or juris doctor (J.D.) degree. Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
II. EXPERIENCE:
5-10 years’ experience in legal practice; Strong knowledge and experience with corporate/commercial, intellectual property, and privacy law; Experience preparing, reviewing and negotiating contracts in a complex environment; in-house legal experience is a strong asset; knowledge of the University environment and experience working within a University or post-secondary education or other public sector environment is an asset; Experience working simultaneously on a variety of complex projects with established deadlines and ad hoc requests is expected.
III. SKILLS:
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:5.0Max:10.0 year(s)
Legal Services
Legal
Legal Services
Graduate
Law
Proficient
1
Toronto, ON, Canada
