Senior Corporate Counsel Contract Governance
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Shape contract governance and legal operations as Assistant General Counsel at Toronto Metropolitan University, with three days on campus and remaining days remote.
This senior legal leadership position oversees services for the University’s corporate functions and reports to the General Counsel. Responsibilities include managing lawyers, coordinating external counsel, negotiating agreements, and strengthening legal delivery. The role also supports compliance, procurement, governance, and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Allocate legal matters and develop resources for the legal function
- Negotiate service, funding, technology, lease, and partnership agreements
- Work with senior management on strategic organizational priorities
- Advise on commercial transaction risks and creative mitigation
- Oversee contract templates, tools, precedents, and document systems
Requirements:
- Relevant law degree and Ontario legal membership
- At least eight years of post-call legal experience
- Senior counsel or law firm corporate commercial background
- Management experience mentoring and leading legal professionals
- Strong prioritization, presentation, interpersonal, and project management skills
Use corporate counsel expertise, contract governance, and team leadership to advance legal services at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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