Associate General Counsel

3 weeks ago

Fredericton, Canada CareerBeacon Full time
Closing Date: March 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Office of University General Counsel

The Office of the University General Counsel ("UGC") reports to the Vice-President Administration and Finance and is a bi-campus office providing legal and strategic advice and services to the Board of Governors and senior officials in administrative and academic units at the university community on a wide range of issues as required, including drafting contracts, providing legal opinions and advice, representation in legal matters, managing external legal spending, and providing oversight in actions across the university including legislation, privacy, labour relations, research, real property and commercial contracts in the interest of protecting the University's legal corporate interests.

What We Offer
Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton or Saint John Campus | Flexible work options

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Standard Winter Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $101,989 - $139,000 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the University General Counsel, this position is responsible for providing privileged legal and strategic advice to the University administration in collaboration with the UGC and for providing support to other legal counsel at the university including counsel in Research Services, the University Secretary and Faculty Relations.

  • Carry out legal research and provide strategic legal advice in various areas of law (including labour and human rights) as assigned by the UGC.
  • Review legal aspects of corporate and contractual issues.
  • Establish effective relationships with key internal and external constituencies in order to provide the best service.
  • Draft, review and revise contracts as assigned. May include contracts related to real property, intellectual property, external funding, practicum, software license, employment agreements and collective agreements.
  • Provide legal advice on a wide range of policy issues for the entire university, as assigned by UGC, to protect the University from undue liability and assist with risk management and control while remaining aware of the impact on all stakeholders, including students.
  • Provide expert consultation and advice on the governance implications of proposals and their impacts on existing policies and procedures, as well as on emerging University governance issues and strategies to deal with them in a way that respects the diverse academic, research, and business cultures in UNB Faculties, departments and units.
  • Provide clear, accurate assessment of legal risks, while respecting business judgment and decision-making authority of University administrators.
What You Bring
  • A law degree from a recognized university, in good standing with the Law Society of New Brunswick (or eligible for membership), education/training in business law, contracts and commercial law, labour and employment law, and/or equivalent experience.
  • Three to five years as a member in good standing of the Law Society of New Brunswick (or equivalent provincial association).
  • Three to five years of relevant experience in contract drafting and negotiation of agreements, labour and employment advice, working with academia or industry or an equivalent combination thereof.
Additional Strengths
  • Commitment to client service and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills, problem solving and critical thinking.
  • Computer literacy and ability to use modern office technologies and information systems.
  • Excellent knowledge of the laws of NB and Canada particularly as it relates to corporate, commercial, contract and labour and employment law.
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
  • Flexibility with working hours; and an ability and willingness to travel is required.
About University Of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2024.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

Are you interested?
WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)

This position is part of the non-union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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