Strategic Legal Counsel for Higher Education

Yorkville University; Toronto; Hybride; CAD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Résumé du poste

A private higher education institution in Toronto is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance. Responsibilities include managing agreements, advising on regulatory matters, and supporting policy development. The ideal candidate has a law degree and three years of experience, preferably in higher education. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and the chance to influence the legal landscape of education in Canada.

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Juris Doctor (J.D.), or equivalent law degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Legal Counsel.
• Prior experience in higher education is valued.

Responsabilités

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and faculty.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage various agreements.
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters.
• Support compliance and policy development.
• Manage legal disputes effectively.
• Develop legal precedents and training programs.
• Contribute to institutional projects and initiatives.

Connaissances

Exceptional communication

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Negotiating

Contract law

Employment law

Privacy law

Human rights law

Intellectual property law

Litigation

Formation

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Description du poste

A private higher education institution in Toronto is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance. Responsibilities include managing agreements, advising on regulatory matters, and supporting policy development. The ideal candidate has a law degree and three years of experience, preferably in higher education. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and the chance to influence the legal landscape of education in Canada.