Support Toronto Metropolitan University’s academic mission through strategic legal counsel, corporate governance, and compliance advice in a hybrid work model.
The Assistant General Counsel reports to the General Counsel and leads legal professionals supporting university corporate functions. The position manages legal services, strategic projects, external providers, and relationships with senior management. It addresses contracts, procurement, regulatory compliance, governance, and legal risk.
Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic legal advice and assess organizational legal risk
Guide senior management on laws, regulations, and priorities
Oversee commercial agreements, leases, licences, and procurement documents
Manage legal resources and service quality across university matters
Implement systems, templates, and processes for contract management
Requirements:

Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, or equivalent degree
Good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Eight years of relevant post-call corporate commercial practice
Complex transactions, negotiation, drafting, and procurement experience
Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly
Bring legal leadership, governance awareness, and commercial counsel experience to Toronto Metropolitan University’s General Counsel office.

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University Legal Services Assistant General Counsel