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About the Role

Legal Counsel manages the Risk and Compliance Office of the College and serves as a strategic advisor to stakeholders, including the President, Board of Governors, and Senior Leadership Team. This role provides legal advice on corporate and commercial law, governance, enterprise risk management, legislation, education law, privacy, policy, contracts, donations, FOI, partnerships, and employment. The Legal Counsel is a member of the Senior Leadership Council, reinforcing leadership accountability and planning.

Responsibilities

• Creates strategic legal objectives to support the mission and vision of the institution.
• Develops governance structure with reporting lines, decision rights and workflows.
• Assists the College in support of entrepreneurial initiatives while balancing risk and legal implications.
• Provides expert advice to the College leadership team on a wide range of legal issues.
• Refers complex matters to external counsel and liaises with them.
• Provides legal advice and risk analysis for major College transactions, including funding or donor agreements and contracts.
• Researches and provides updates on case law, legislative requirements, and legal trends affecting the College.
• Drafts memoranda for senior College leadership.
• Provides guidance into the College’s contract development process, including agreement templates and standards.
• Provides advice and analysis of major/significant external contracts.
• Provides legal advice on commercial contract negotiations, intellectual property law, copyright issues, agreements, and privacy and access to information.
• Provides oversight related to records creation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Assesses and analyzes insurance coverage for identified enterprise-level risks.
• Consolidates all legal matters, risks, and costs across the College.
• Develops and maintains a compliance tracking system, escalation protocol, and manages requested audits.
• Monitors relevant legislation and government regulations.
• Provides expert advice on College and Board policy.
• Ensures effective policy governance and compliance processes.
• Leads the Risk and Compliance Office and provides leadership and coaching to a small office team.
• Is a contributing member of the College’s senior leadership team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited University (4-year law degree).
• Membership in the Law Society of Ontario (or eligibility and willingness to join).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience providing legal advice and support in a broad variety of areas, at an executive level.
• Experienced in litigation, governance, corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in formal contract development, including agreements with government agencies and funding.
• Superior written/verbal communication and listening skills, especially with respect to contract writing and interpretation.
• Collaborative, sound judgment and dispute resolution skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Independent worker with strong research skills and initiative.
• Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario.
• Must be available to work on campus, as required.
• Transcripts are mandatory as a condition of employment.

Skills

• Negotiation
• Litigation
• Contract writing
• Contract interpretation
• Research

Location

• London, ON

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full time
• In-Person

Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years’ experience providing legal advice and support in a broad variety of areas, at an executive level.

Education Level

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited University (4-year law degree)
• Membership in the Law Society of Ontario (or eligibility and willingness to join)

Salary/Compensations

• $147,084.00 - $209,712.00

Benefits

• Join a defined-benefit pension plan (through the CAAT Pension Plan) that delivers predictable lifetime retirement income.
• Dental, disability, travel insurance and extended health coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Scheduled holiday closure (December 25 – January 1).
• Eligible employees and their dependents can take select Fanshawe programs or courses at a reduced cost.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous vacation and holiday entitlements.
• Full-time employees start at a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation per year.
• Prepaid leave/salary deferral plan.
• Subsidized maternity and parental leave.
• Family tuition program.
• Flexible work policy.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Corporate Discounts through CAUBO.
• Tuition reimbursement and subsidy programs.
• Professional development leave.
• Access to Fanshawelearns LinkedIn Learning.

About the Company

• Fanshawe College thrives because of its people.
• We foster a culture of excellence and see opportunities to turn potential into impact.
• Leading with empathy, belonging, unity, learning and courage, we guide the learning journey of our students, ensuring they are ready for work and life, today and tomorrow.
• Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience.
• Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position.
• Work alongside passionate colleagues in an inclusive culture that values diversity, drives student success, and connects you to the local community and campus life.
• We are dedicated to nurturing your success with exceptional resources, technology, and professional development.
• Fanshawe College is proud to offer a lifetime retirement pension.

Equal Opportunity

• Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
• Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.
• If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.
• Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: askhr@fanshawec.ca
• Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.