Corporate Counsel Leader

7 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada International Executive Service Corps Full time

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in corporate law? Do you have a passion for impact-driven international development research? The International Development Research Centre is seeking an experienced General Counsel (Director, Corporate Legal Services) to join our team.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will provide strategic advice on all aspects of corporate law, including negotiation, establishment, maintenance, and termination of legal relationships. You will also advise on internal policy and agreement compliance issues, support corporate and programming governance and administrative structures, and drive solutions to legal and risk management issues.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate or commercial law, with significant experience as a post-call lawyer. You will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner. In addition, you will be proficient in both French and English, and be a member in good standing of the Bar of Ontario, Canada.

Key qualifications for this position include a Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a recognized Canadian or foreign law school, and significant and current experience as a post-call lawyer, specifically corporate or commercial legal experience across the public or private sectors. Enhanced knowledge of governmental or public sector corporate settings and professional unionized workplaces would be assets. Strong understanding of the legal aspects of employment and labour relations is essential.

We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you are passionate about the provision of results-driven and impactful corporate legal services in an international setting, we encourage you to apply.


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