Senior Legal Counsel

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto District School Board Full time
Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

The Toronto District School Board is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team.

About the Role:

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal advice and representation to the Board in a variety of legal proceedings. The successful candidate will have expertise in civil litigation, privacy, administrative law, and human rights law, with a strong preference for additional areas of practice including construction/real property law, education law, family law, and corporate/commercial law.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide proactive and strategic legal advice and opinions to Board senior staff and departments in various areas of law.
  • Advise and represent the Board in legal proceedings, mediation, and at various tribunals, draft pleadings and briefs, develop litigation strategy, prepare witnesses, gather evidence and related documentation, examine witnesses, negotiate settlements, etc.
  • Negotiate with internal and external parties, and review and draft contracts, agreements, briefs, public statements, etc.
  • Develop legal resources and deliver training and professional development sessions.
  • Negotiate with external groups, lawyers, government bodies and others.
  • Prepare and review Board and committee reports.
  • Provide legal advice at Board meetings and committees.
  • Act as a resource for other legal counsel on areas of expertise.
  • Act as Legal Services representative in multi-department project teams or working groups.
  • Provide leadership and contribute to department goals and initiatives to efficiently and effectively deliver legal services.
  • Provide training and/or professional development to department and TDSB staff on legal issues.
  • Stay abreast of developments in relevant areas of law and practice.
  • Provide direction and guidance to designated legal support staff (e.g. interns, students-at-law, etc.).
  • Adhere to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.
Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. A law degree from a recognized institution and a strong understanding of the Ontario legal system are essential. The successful candidate will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

The Toronto District School Board is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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