Legal Counsel (Corporate)
About the role
Date Posted: 07/21/2026 Req ID: 49447 Faculty/Division: VP Legal, Risk & Safety Department: Office of University Counsel Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
NOTE: This is a 14 month term position to begin in September.
Reporting to the Executive Director & Counsel, 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 and internal stakeholders, negotiate, 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.
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 five (5) 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.
IV. OTHER:
Excellent analytical, interpretative and research skills; Attention to detail and accuracy; Highly motivated with proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, meet tight deadlines and perform confidently under pressure and with changing priorities; Ability to proactively identify potential issues, gather and organize relevant information and devise solutions and action plans; Ability to exercise discretion, tact and ability to positively represent the University at all times; Able to work cooperatively and collegially with all components of the University constituents.
Closing Date: 08/05/2026, 11:59PM ET Employee Group: Salaried Personnel Subarea:PM Appointment Type: Budget - Term Schedule: Full-Time NOTE: This is a 14 month term position to begin in September. Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 6 Broadband Salary Range: $154,409 - $203,000 Job Category: Legal Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
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.
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Legal Counsel (Corporate)
About the role
Date Posted: 07/21/2026 Req ID: 49447 Faculty/Division: VP Legal, Risk & Safety Department: Office of University Counsel Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
NOTE: This is a 14 month term position to begin in September.
Reporting to the Executive Director & Counsel, 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 and internal stakeholders, negotiate, 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.
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 five (5) 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.
IV. OTHER:
Excellent analytical, interpretative and research skills; Attention to detail and accuracy; Highly motivated with proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, meet tight deadlines and perform confidently under pressure and with changing priorities; Ability to proactively identify potential issues, gather and organize relevant information and devise solutions and action plans; Ability to exercise discretion, tact and ability to positively represent the University at all times; Able to work cooperatively and collegially with all components of the University constituents.
Closing Date: 08/05/2026, 11:59PM ET Employee Group: Salaried Personnel Subarea:PM Appointment Type: Budget - Term Schedule: Full-Time NOTE: This is a 14 month term position to begin in September. Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 6 Broadband Salary Range: $154,409 - $203,000 Job Category: Legal Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
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.