Legal Counsel

Government of Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial financial agency in Ontario is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and manage complex issues for its operations. The ideal candidate must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, demonstrating expertise in corporate law, excellent analytical skills, and effective communication. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, advising senior management, and managing litigation. The workplace promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in corporate finance, corporate law, and procurement.
• Ability to draft a range of legal documents and corporate instruments.
• Experience managing multiple legal files and competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and finalize financial and business agreements.
• Advise on legal risks related to policies and transactions.
• Manage litigation matters and act as Board Secretary.

Skills

Corporate finance expertise

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Legal research ability

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

The Ontario Financing Authority (OFA) is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Legal Branch.

Established under the Capital Investment Plan Act, 1993, the Ontario Financing Authority (OFA) is an agency of the Province of Ontario that works to execute all borrowing, investments and financial risk management activities; manage the provincial debt; advises on financial policies and projects; provide financial and cash management services and advice to Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation.

In this role, you will draw on your legal expertise to provide the OFA and Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC) with legal advice to effectively implement existing programs and new initiatives; manage and find solutions to complex legal issues; support robust corporate governance; minimize exposure of the corporations and the Province to liability; and ensure the corporations’ activities are carried out in accordance with their respective mandates, the law and applicable government policies.

Our core values include respect, innovation, teamwork and accountability. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace while working in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting.

About the job

Duties Will Include:

• Negotiate, draft, and finalize financial and business agreements and related legal instruments on behalf of the corporation.
• Advise staff and senior management on the legal risks and implications of proposed policies and transactions, with particular focus on corporate law, banking and financial services.
• Fulfill corporate law obligations for the corporation, which may include acting as Board Secretary of the corporation and providing legal and corporate support to the Board of Directors such as drafting minutes, by‑laws and Board resolutions.
• Monitor developments in the law and government policy and advise on their practical impact and application on the corporation’s activities.
• Manage litigation and other matters referred to external counsel.
• Negotiate, draft, process and advise on tenders and other procurements, including I&IT procurements and contracts.
• Advise on all aspects of the corporation’s operations and providing legal research and written and verbal opinions.
• Draft legislation, Orders in Council and regulations under statutes administered by the Ministry of Finance and other legal documents as required.
• Participate in committee work and special projects.
• Monitor and advise on Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), conflict of interest and agency powers.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: corporate finance, including banking, borrowing and lending and securities; corporations law; commercial and contract law; procurement and public law.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Sharp analytical thinking, legal research ability and problem solving.
• Ability to recognize and assess legal implications of policies and proposals, and to provide practical, strategic, risk‑based advice.
• Proven initiative, integrity and sound judgement; able to inspire client confidence and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Experience drafting a range of contracts, legal instruments and corporate documents.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple files and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including use of online legal research tools and standard office software.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‑racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

Compensation Group:

Association of Law Officers of the Crown

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence recorddoes not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position’s responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you’ve lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you’ll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
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All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry‑specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a specific ministry (either for a pre‑determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is Friday, December 12, 2025, 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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