Chief Legal Counsel
2 weeks ago
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel will play a key role in setting the vision, strategic direction and priorities for the legal function and responsible for the provision of legal expertise of the newly established government agency.
Key Responsibilities- Sets the vision, strategy and priorities for the legal functions and responsible for the provision of legal services across range of BOF’s functions and compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- In collaboration with the Chief Investment Officer and the investments team, responsible for the drafting of transaction documentation and/or the management of external counsel in the drafting of transaction legal documentation. Accountable for ensuring transaction documentation is filed and retained in accordance with best practice and applicable records retention policies.
- Builds, manages and maintains external legal contractor relationships, vendors of record, and related contracts on behalf of the BOF. Responsible for all vendor contracts.
- Responsible for supporting all BOF procurement activities and ensuring BOF compliance with applicable directives and policies regarding procurement and associated contracts.
- Champions focus on client service, collaborative and forward-thinking culture within the legal function, and works with others to achieve this across the agency.
- Build effective relationships with the other Executive Leadership team members, as well as the Board of Directors; advise and recommend to the CEO and as directed, to the Board, on issues, opportunities, and strategies including risk management matters.
- Manages the Corporate Secretary function including strategies, plans, methods, tools and processes for the provision of advice and support including legal, governance and administrative support to the Board, its Committees and to executives on Board related matters.
- Promotes and drives innovation and continuous improvement throughout the legal function and across BOF.
- Provides executive leadership and accountability for the development and execution of strategies, frameworks, internal policies, processes, and program initiatives for the legal function.
- As the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, provides executive leadership in the provision of a full range of legal services, expertise and strategic advice and provides input to policy and contractual agreements.
- Leads the development of operational plans for legal, which align with the overall BOF strategic plan and the development, monitoring and reporting of performance metrics and risks across legal.
- Provides advice and resources to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Board Chair and its committees in the discharge of their fiduciary duties, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of Board meetings and other initiatives.
- Provides strategic executive level advice and support to the CEO, Board of Directors and leadership team on all legal initiatives, services, risks, and issues.
- Develops an agile and flexible evolving organization structure and work environment which stays at the forefront of expertise, innovation, collaboration and positive employee experience through a diverse multi-disciplinary team. Champions and promotes an environment and culture of service excellence which respects diversity, encourages all employees to work together to achieve results and contribute to a healthy, rewarding and productive working environment where personal and team accountability are key to meeting the mandate of BOF. As a member of the senior executive team, works in close collaboration with leadership colleagues on enterprise-wide vision, strategy and priorities for BOF.
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Chief Legal Counsel
2 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Canada George Brown College Full timep>Competition Number: REQ 6523TITLE: General Legal CounselDIVISION: General Counsel's OfficeSALARY: Payband 14, $146,200 to $171,995 annuallyLOCATION: 230 Richmond Street EastSTATUS: Full Time AdminEFFECTIVE DATE: ImmediatelyCLOSING DATE: Open until filled.Land AcknowledgementGeorge Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of...
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Chief Legal Counsel
2 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Canada George Brown College Full timep>Competition Number: REQ 6523TITLE: General Legal CounselDIVISION: General Counsel's OfficeLOCATION: 230 Richmond Street EastSTATUS: Full Time AdminEFFECTIVE DATE: ImmediatelyCLOSING DATE: Open until filled.Land AcknowledgementGeorge Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous...
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Chief Legal Counsel
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Old Toronto, Canada George Brown College Full timep>George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.Equity StatementGeorge Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an...
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Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
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Toronto, Canada George Brown College Full time**CLOSING DATE**:Open until filled. **Land**_ _**Acknowledgement** - George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other._ **Equity...
