Legal Counsel - Corporate

About Toronto Community Housing Corporation Toronto Community Housing Corporation (“TCHC”) is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America. We are wholly owned by the City of Toronto and operate in a non-profit manner. TCHC provides homes to over 41,000 low and moderate-income households in 88 of Toronto's neighbourhoods, with 93,000 tenants from many different backgrounds with a diversity in age, education, language, mental and physical ability, religion, ethnicity and race. We are an essential part of the City of Toronto's fabric and social system. Our over 2,000 employees work to achieve our vision of quality homes in vibrant communities where people are proud to live and work. Vacancy Type: Full-time Permanent Salary/Hourly Range: $142,987.19 - $157,285.91 Work Details (Days/Hours): Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week Hybrid Eligible Yes Affiliation: Non-Union: Management/Exempt Division and Department Legal Services Number of Vacancies: 1 Existing/New Job: Existing Grade: 09 Vacancy Status Existing Vacancy Candidate List or Eligibility List: Candidate List What we offer In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including: Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities; Minimum four (4) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service; Four (4) paid personal days; Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching; Health and dental benefits, including a health spending account available upon your start date; Employee and family assistance program; Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary); Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year; Fitness membership discount. Hybrid Job: This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements. Make a difference We are looking for a high-performing Legal Counsel to join our Legal Services Corporate Division with a focus on procurement, construction, and related commercial matters. You will play an integral role in supporting Toronto Community Housing’s procurement activities, construction projects, capital work, vendor relationships, and contract management across our extensive portfolio of properties. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering practical, proactive, and risk-based legal advice and representation to Toronto Community Housing staff in support of the organization’s business goals and objectives, in a manner that aligns with TCHC's tenant-focused culture. What you’ll do Provide legal advice on procurement, construction, infrastructure, capital works, and related commercial matters, including public-sector procurement obligations and project delivery requirements. Draft, review, revise, and negotiate procurement documents, general corporate commercial and construction contracts, consultant agreements, service agreements, tender documents, and related commercial documentation. Advise internal clients on procurement strategy, contract interpretation, risk allocation, evaluation processes, bid compliance, vendor communications, contract administration, and dispute avoidance. Support construction and capital project teams on project delivery issues, including change orders, delay claims, defaults, deficiencies, payment disputes, liens, adjudication, warranty issues, insurance, indemnities, and performance obligations. Work with all levels of organizational staff on matters relating to Toronto Community Housing’s procurement activities, construction projects, vendor relationships, and property portfolio. Research and provide clear, practical legal opinions and recommendations on procurement, construction, contract, municipal, and related legislative requirements. Develop, review, and support standard procurement and contract templates, policies, procedures, protocols, and training materials to promote consistency, compliance, and effective risk management. Provide education, training, and mentoring to Toronto Community Housing managers and staff on procurement, construction contracting, contract administration, and compliance with related legislation and internal policies. Retain, instruct, and efficiently manage external legal counsel, where required. Mentor and supervise administrative legal support staff. What you’ll need Licence to practise law in Ontario, including an L1 licence and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Bachelor of Laws, Baccalaureate of Law, or Juris Doctor. 3–5 years of post-call experience in procurement, construction, infrastructure, corporate/commercial, municipal, or real estate law; experience with a law firm, public-sector organization, or in-house legal department is preferred. Knowledge of public procurement principles, tendering processes, contract formation, bid evaluation, vendor management, procurement governance, and procurement-related dispute resolution. Working knowledge of construction contracts, project delivery models, contract administration, risk allocation, claims management, and Ontario construction-related legislation is preferred. Ability to provide practical legal advice on a wide variety of procurement, construction, contract, municipal, and operational legal issues. Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-legal audiences. Ability to manage a heavy file load, meet deadlines, set priorities, and efficiently manage external legal counsel. Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, client-service environment. Proven ability to interact effectively with and engage a variety of stakeholders, including staff, business partners, vendors, external counsel, City of Toronto officials, and community groups. Excellent conflict resolution, organizational, oral communication, written communication, and presentation skills. What’s next Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and cover letter to determine if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role. Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward in the hiring process. If you are contacted, the process will include an interview, written/practical test, and reference check. INDS Thank you for your interest in Toronto Community Housing We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve included in the job postings below, we encourage you to consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! Once you have submitted your application successfully, you will receive a confirmation email. We encourage you to check out our careers page often, as new opportunities become available on a regular basis. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and strive to create a diverse workplace that reflects the cultural mosaic of our great city and the communities we serve. We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh, new ideas to our business. Diversity plays a key role in our ability to deliver on our mission to provide clean, safe, well-maintained, affordable homes for tenants. TCHC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its community and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who can help us provide vibrant communities and make our city a great place to live. In an effort to ensure access to information for people with disabilities, we have noticed that some screen readers do not function properly with our job portal. If you are a person with a disability and are experiencing issues with our job portal and would like access to our job postings in an alternative format, please email your request to our People and Culture Division at [email protected]. Accessibility for applicants Toronto Community Housing is committed to equity in employment. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Toronto Community Housing’s Accessibility Policy. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to our People & Culture department at [email protected] or call our accessible accommodations line at (416) 981 - 4119. Please refer to the job requisition number when you contact us. We use AI technology through the use of pre-screening questions to assist in the screening process.

Provide proactive legal advice on procurement, construction, and commercial matters to support organizational business objectives. Draft and negotiate complex contracts while managing vendor relationships and providing guidance on project delivery and risk allocation.

Requires a license to practice law in Ontario and a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree. Candidates must have 3–5 years of post-call experience in procurement, construction, or corporate/commercial law.

• Defined benefit pension plan • Health and dental benefits • Health spending account • Paid annual vacation • Paid personal days • Employee and family assistance program • Maternity and parental leave top up • Tuition reimbursement • Fitness membership discount

• Policy developmentPreferred
• Risk ManagementPreferred
• Conflict ResolutionPreferred
• Contract NegotiationPreferred

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• Procurement law
• Construction law
• Contract negotiation
• Risk management
• Legal research
• Corporate law
• Commercial law
• Dispute resolution
• Project delivery
• Vendor management
• Legal drafting
• Municipal law
• Policy development
• Stakeholder engagement
• Conflict resolution
• Mentoring
• Legal Support
• Providing Legal Advice
• Change Orders
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Procurement Strategy
• Project Delivery
• Real Estate Law
• Research
• Adjudication
• Artificial Intelligence
• Management
• Textiles
• Communication
• Procurement
• Conflict Resolution
• Contract Interpretation
• Contract Management
• Training And Development
• Dispute Resolution
• Governance
• Problem Solving
• Legal Research
• Legislation
• Liens
• Risk Management
• Mentorship
• Negotiation
• Presentations
• Screen Reader
• Transferable Skills Analysis
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Writing
• Vendor Management

• Legal
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Corporate Legal Counsel
• Lawyer (General)
• Lawyers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

37 hours per week