Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Governance [P5]

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) Full time

Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Governance (P5) Apply for the Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Governance (P5) role at HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan). Job Summary The Senior Legal Counsel will reside in the Legal Services & Governance Division (LSG) and report to the Vice President & General Counsel, Corporate & Governance. They will serve as a key business partner and legal advisor to internal clients, providing high‑quality, business‑focused legal advice on a wide range of operational and corporate matters and managing governance‑related legal risk. What You Will Do Provide subject‑matter expertise and strategic legal advice to the Corporate & Governance legal team and other HOOPP divisions. Responsibilities include: Working directly with business partners and LSG members to build collaborative relationships. Integrating HOOPP’s mission, values, and compliance best practices into the work of LSG. Advising on corporate contracts, procurement, governance, pension law, advocacy, lobbying and policy development. Developing and maintaining legal precedents and resources that reflect best practices. Coordinating external counsel to resolve issues efficiently and cost‑effectively. Staying abreast of emerging legal issues relevant to HOOPP’s operations and strategic objectives. Monitoring legislation, regulations and common law, and advising partners on significant changes. Providing ongoing education and training on legal topics and best practices. Fostering a culture of service excellence and accountability within the team. Performing additional duties assigned by management. What You Bring Law Degree from an accredited law school (J.D. or LL.B.). Called to the Ontario bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Minimum of 10 years corporate law experience in a law firm, government organization, or corporate environment. In‑depth knowledge and experience in relevant areas of law and demonstrated thought leadership. Strong drafting skills for a wide range of documents and agreements. Experience counselling clients and serving as a trusted advisor. Practical, principled advice with business solutions. Strong work ethic and drive, with a full commitment to excellence. Team player who mentors and develops others. Effective collaborator who builds trust with colleagues and partners. Commitment to excellent client service and proactive communication. Self‑starter who takes initiative and advocates persuasively. Comfortable with ambiguity, complex concepts, and autonomous work. Strong time‑management and prioritization skills for competing priorities. Ability to manage external counsel cost‑effectively. Independent lead on large files and projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Adaptability to a fast‑paced legal environment and ability to deliver high‑quality services on time. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr



  • Toronto, Canada HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) Full time

    Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Governance [P5] Apply for the Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Governance (P5) role at HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan). Job Summary The Senior Legal Counsel will reside in the Legal Services & Governance Division (LSG) and report to the Vice President & General Counsel, Corporate &...


  • Toronto, Canada HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) Full time

    Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Governance [P5] Apply for the Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Governance (P5) role at HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan). Job Summary The Senior Legal Counsel will reside in the Legal Services & Governance Division (LSG) and report to the Vice President & General Counsel, Corporate &...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Why You'll Love Working Herehigh-performance, people-focused cultureour commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selveslearning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada HOOPP Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Why you'll love working here:high-performance, people-focused cultureour commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selveslearning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Why you'll love working here:high-performance, people-focused cultureour commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selveslearning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to...

  • LEGAL COUNSEL

    4 weeks ago


    Toronto, Canada NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search Full time

    LEGAL COUNSEL (4 - 6 Years’ Corporate/Commercial Experience) Join to apply for the LEGAL COUNSEL (4 - 6 Years’ Corporate/Commercial Experience) role at NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search. Job Summary The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) represents nearly 100,000 REALTORS® who are members of the 23 real estate boards throughout the province....

  • LEGAL COUNSEL

    3 weeks ago


    Toronto, Canada NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search Full time

    LEGAL COUNSEL (4 - 6 Years’ Corporate/Commercial Experience) Join to apply for the LEGAL COUNSEL (4 - 6 Years’ Corporate/Commercial Experience) role at NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search. Job Summary The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) represents nearly 100,000 REALTORS® who are members of the 23 real estate boards throughout the province....

  • LEGAL COUNSEL

    4 weeks ago


    Toronto, Canada NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search Full time

    LEGAL COUNSEL (4 - 6 Years’ Corporate/Commercial Experience) Join to apply for the LEGAL COUNSEL (4 - 6 Years’ Corporate/Commercial Experience) role at NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search. Job Summary The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) represents nearly 100,000 REALTORS® who are members of the 23 real estate boards throughout the province....

  • LEGAL COUNSEL

    4 weeks ago


    Toronto, Canada NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search Full time

    LEGAL COUNSEL (4 - 6 Years’ Corporate/Commercial Experience) Join to apply for the LEGAL COUNSEL (4 - 6 Years’ Corporate/Commercial Experience) role at NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search. Job Summary The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) represents nearly 100,000 REALTORS® who are members of the 23 real estate boards throughout the province....


  • Toronto, Canada Manulife Financial Full time

    In this global role, the Counsel, Global Corporate Legal Affairs (“Counsel”) supports the well-established intellectual property (“IP”) and subsidiary governance functions of Manulife’s Global Governance, Investments, and Transactions team. The ideal applicant will have 3-5 years of experience in IP and/or corporate law, obtained at a large...