Junior Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

Montréal, Canada Concordia University Full time

**Position Number**:50020470 /
**Department**:Office of the University Secretariat
**Grade**:LEV8
**Campus**:Sir George Williams (Downtown)

**Salary**:$85,291.00 - $98,912.00 per annum
**Union/Association/HR Policy**:HR POLICIES

**Posting deadline**:March 12, 2024

Recognized as Canada’s top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

**NOTE**:_This posting represents a leave replacement ending September 5, 2025**SCOPE**
Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel; the incumbent provides expert legal support, including guidance, advice, research, legal reviews and recommendations on all legal matters for which the incumbent is consulted, including without limitation intellectual property, regulatory, administrative and student affairs matters for the University

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Support the daily demands as well as long-term planning efforts of the Secretary-General and General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsels, by assisting in the prioritization and execution of overall University legal goals and objectives related to intellectual property, regulatory, administrative and student affairs matters and related fields.
- Provide legal opinions, guidance and practical solutions on a wide variety of intellectual property, regulatory, administrative and student affairs’ dossiers and activities as well as general legal matters. Maintain a legal watch and support clients regarding recent precedents and amendments to acts and regulations in the areas of intellectual property, regulatory, administrative and student affairs matters with a goal to identify and recommend alternate approaches and solutions.
- Participate in the preparation of various intellectual property, regulatory, administrative, and student affairs related legal proceedings, including but not limited to trademarks, copyright issues, small claims, intellectual property, litigation involving students, and court proceedings.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and conduct research to provide legal analysis and advice to university members. As well, conduct research for the Legal team in support of their respective mandates, when required.
- Draft, review and negotiate a variety of legal opinions, contracts, settlement agreements and other legal instruments.
- Remain current of statutory and regulatory enactments/amendments and civil law, in particular in the fields of intellectual property, regulatory, administrative and student affairs matters, and recommend appropriate operational, compliance and/or policy responses.
- Work with external counsel as required.
- Perform other duties and work in other files as assigned by the Secretary-General and General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel and the Legal Counsels.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor of Civil Law and 2 to 4 years of experience
- Experience should focus on intellectual property, regulatory, administrative and student affairs.
- Member of the Barreau du Quebec.
- Strong analytical, writing and research skills; a high degree of motivation; and a commitment to teamwork.
- Ability to work well autonomously and in a team in a dynamic, result-driven, service environment is essential.
- Very good knowledge (level 5) of written and spoken French and English.
- Ability to draft, negotiate and advise on agreements, opinions, correspondence in French and English.
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Ability to undertake a diverse range of complex projects and activities simultaneously and effectively.
- Possessing a high standard of discretion, judgement and professionalism essential for working in a highly confidential environment.
- Capacity to interact with senior administration.

Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

**Territorial Acknowledgement**
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued conn

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