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About the Role

The Legal Assistance & Compliance Manager plays a critical role in supporting the governance, legal integrity, regulatory compliance, and risk management functions of International Business University (IBU) and Vega Academy. The incumbent provides strategic and operational legal and compliance support to senior leadership and departmental stakeholders, overseeing corporate and academic file management, legal services support, contract creation and procurement processes, policy development, government relations support, and enterprise risk management initiatives.

Responsibilities

Oversee corporate and academic file management
Provide government relations support
Offer legal services and advisory support
Manage contract creation and procurement processes
Develop policies and ensure institutional compliance
Manage risk and business continuity
Provide leadership and cross-institutional coordination

Requirements

Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in legal assistance, compliance, governance, or risk management, preferably within a post-secondary, education, or regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience managing contracts, policies, regulatory reporting, and compliance frameworks.
Experience supporting or liaising with government ministries or regulatory bodies.
Proven ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Experience working with senior leadership and within a matrix or dual-reporting structure.
Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks applicable to post-secondary and private education in Ontario.
Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with high accountability.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
Law degree (JD or equivalent), paralegal certification, or formal legal/compliance training is a strong asset
Analytical skills
Drafting skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Project management skills
Leadership capability
Ability to influence across organizational boundaries
Professionalism
Integrity
Attention to detail

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

5-7 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
Law degree (JD or equivalent)
Paralegal certification
Formal legal/compliance training

Salary/Compensations

$85,000.00 – $120,000.00 annually

Benefits

100% employer paid extended Health & Dental benefits
24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Competitive paid time off, starting at 3 weeks
Tuition Benefit Program
Access to preferred corporate membership rates with GoodLife Fitness
Engaging employee appreciation and community-building events throughout the year

About the Company

International Business University (IBU) stands as Ontario’s first independent not-for-profit university.
IBU is Ontario’s only not-for-profit independent University.
Our foundation draws inspiration from the world’s most esteemed independent universities, creating a ‘next generation’ model characterized by innovation, agility, and responsiveness.
IBU is focused on being a truly student-centric, industry-aligned university, executing the best practices of today to build the future talent relevance of tomorrow.
IBU is committed to curricula and learning experiences that seamlessly blend rigorous academic preparation with practical skill development, reflecting emerging technologies, evolving societal needs, and the future demands of the global workforce.

Equal Opportunity

IBU values and embraces Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Accessibility as fundamental to our mission to educate students for career success in the business world today.
Our desire is to ensure that our institution is a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for everyone.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and are an equal-opportunity employer.
We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact careers@ibu.ca.