Senior Legal Counsel

Requisition number

SCHII00094

Job Category

Support Staff

Posting Start Date

Nov 12, 2025

Posting End Date

Nov 26, 2025

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

TDSB Head Office

Geographic Location

Toronto

Panel Type

Not Applicable

Position Type

Acting

Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them to achieve success.

The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally diverse school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer adynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.

Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.

We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

SCH II NTE

Senior Legal Counsel

1 – Acting Position

Legal Services

Schedule II, Level 11

(Non-Union – 12 Month)

$144,135 - $172,960

(It is anticipated that the Acting assignment will end on January 9, 2027)

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment, and promotion practices.

Reporting to the Executive Officer, Legal Services, the Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for providing strategic legal advice and drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts.

Required areas of practice: corporate/commercial law.

Preferred additional areas of practice: privacy, construction/real property law, education law.

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements and related documents, including requests for proposals, vendor agreements, engagement letters, SaaS agreements, privacy protection agreements, and master services agreements;
• Identify potential areas of legal risk and make recommendations on risk mitigation;
• Conduct legal research to provide legal advice and opinions on a diverse range of complex legal matters;
• Develop legal resources and deliver training and professional development sessions;
• Negotiate with external groups, lawyers, government bodies and other stakeholders;
• Prepare and review Board and committee reports;
• Provide legal advice at Board meetings and committees;
• Monitor changes to relevant laws and communicate developments to senior staff;
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives representing Legal Services;
• Contribute to department goals and initiatives to efficiently and effectively deliver legal services;
• Provide leadership and direction to legal support staff (e.g. interns, students-at-law, etc.);
• Adhere to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct; and
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Laws (or Juris Doctor);
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
• Minimum of four (4) years post-call experience;
• Strong knowledge of corporate/commercial law and experience negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts;
• Understanding of the Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive;
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and best practices;
• Knowledge of legislation governing education and school board operations is an asset;
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, human rights, and Indigenous reconciliation;
• Proven expertise in solving new and complex problems and developing innovative strategies to achieve results;
• Ability to work independently while being an effective member of a team;
• Highly effective research, communication and presentation skills; and
• Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple and competing priorities.

• Requires travel to schools and TDSB sites, law offices, courts, tribunals,
• Must be available to work extended hours (evenings/ weekends) as required.

Location: 5050 Yonge Street (Hybrid Work Eligible) ( Wheelchair Accessible)

Work Year: 12 Months

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.

The Toronto District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at TDSB.

We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

The TDSB follows a hybrid work structure where some employees may be able to work remotely at times, based on operational requirements. Please refer to Policy P103, Flexible Working Arrangements for more information.