Legal Counsel

Date Posted: 12/02/2021
Req ID:21614
Faculty/Division: Office of the President
Department: Office of the Chief Legal Officer and University Counsel
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Working as part of the University’s legal office led by the Chief Legal Officer, the incumbent will provide legal advice and guidance to clients across the University on issues related to administrative law, litigation, risk management, human rights, health law and policy. 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 and case law, legal exposures as well as risks and liabilities in matters relating to University students, trainees, faculty and staff. The incumbent advises on potential or actual litigation involving University interests before internal tribunals, external tribunals and courts, based on research and analysis of the case, knowledge of University policies and procedures, and case law. 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) or juris doctor (J.D.) degree. Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.

II. EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in legal practice with emphasis on administrative law and litigation or litigation management. Experience drafting, analyzing and interpreting legal documents. Experience in drafting, interpreting and evaluating policies and procedural requirements. Familiarity and experience with the policies and practices of universities relating to administrative law, health law, regulated professions and/or regulated industries and experience with higher education issues, University structure and governance 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 internal and external contacts.

Closing Date: 01/09/2022, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 6 -- Hiring Zone: $115,780 - $135,076 -- Broadband Salary Range: $115,780 - $192,967
Job Category: Legal

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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