Legal Counsel

Date Posted: 03/16/2026
Req ID: 47164
Faculty/Division: Office of University Counsel
Department: Office of University Counsel
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

 

Description:

 

Reporting to senior legal counsel and working as part of the Office of University Counsel, the incumbent provides legal advice and guidance to clients across the University on issues related to labour, employment, and administrative law. In doing so, the incumbent conducts legal analysis and research, and drafts and edits documents, including letters, pleadings, policies, procedures, and guidelines for the University. The provision of legal advice includes a general requirement to advise proactively on developments in relevant statutes, regulations, policies, case law, legal exposures, as well as risks and liabilities in matters relating to University faculty members, librarians, and administrative staff. While the position has a high degree of independence, consultation with other internal University of Toronto legal counsel is essential.

Qualifications Required;

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:

Minimum three years’ experience in legal practice, with emphasis on labour and employment law, with a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Familiarity and experience with labour, employment, and administrative law issues at higher education institutions is considered an asset.

III. SKILLS:

 

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

IV. OTHER:

Excellent tact, judgment, and discretion. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Able to work cooperatively and collegially with all components of the University constituents.

 

 

Closing Date: 04/01/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 6 -- Hiring Zone: $132,351 - $154,409 -- Broadband Salary Range: $132,351 - $220,587
Job Category: Legal

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