University General Counsel Legal Strategy
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Lead strategic legal advice at the University of Ottawa, guiding senior decision-makers on governance, compliance, and high-stakes institutional matters. This position may be subject to a telework agreement.
Reporting to the Secretary-General, the General Counsel serves as the University’s principal legal officer and most senior legal advisor. The role advises the President, Vice-Presidents, senior leaders, and decision-makers while safeguarding legal interests, reputation, and public mission. It sets legal-services direction across a large bilingual institution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic advice on significant institutional legal matters
- Guide governance, policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations
- Assess legal, operational, regulatory, and reputational risks
- Direct litigation, investigations, claims, and dispute resolution
- Lead the Legal Counsel Office and external counsel
Requirements:
- LL.B. or J.D. and Ontario Law Society membership
- At least 12 years of progressively responsible legal practice
- English and French oral and written communication skills
- Experience leading in-house legal functions and professional staff
- Strategic judgment, integrity, discretion, and professional ethics
Apply broad legal expertise, governance judgment, and bilingual communication to advance sound decisions at the University of Ottawa.
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