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General Counsel

Date Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Yearly: C$ - C$

Job Detail

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    Location Toronto, Canada
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Nov 20, 2026

Job Description

Overview

General Counsel About the Company Publicly funded organization providing equitable legal services Industry Legal Services Type Government Agency Founded 1998 Employees Categories - Government - Legal - Professional Services About the Role The Company is in search of a General Counsel to play a pivotal role in upholding its statutory mandate of promoting access to justice for low-income individuals. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance, ensure high-quality legal aid services, and contribute to the organization's decision-making processes. This includes advising the Board of Directors, President & CEO, and senior leadership on legal, ethical, and public mandate alignment. The General Counsel will also oversee a diverse legal portfolio, from litigation to policy development, and strengthen Board governance as the Corporate Secretary. Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company should be strategic and principled leaders with a minimum of 10 years' progressive legal experience in areas such as public law, litigation, governance, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and expertise in managing risk, particularly in the areas of business law and policy development. Superior communication skills and a deep commitment to public service, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging are essential. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor and collaborative partner, dedicated to shaping a culture of integrity, compliance, and accessible justice within the organization. Functions - Legal

Key responsibilities

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Required skills

  • Legal

What the company offers

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Company Overview

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