Legal Counsel
University of Ottawa(2 months ago)
About this role
Legal Counsel reporting to the General Counsel, providing legal representation and advice to the University across corporate and commercial matters. The role advises senior administrators on research-related activities including collaborations, intellectual property, commercialization and research funding, and represents the University in legal proceedings as required. The position is based at the Main Campus and supports institutional legal needs across departments.
Required Skills
- Contract Drafting
- Legal Research
- Intellectual Property
- Commercial Transactions
- Litigation
- Negotiation
- Policy Development
- Stakeholder Relations
- Risk Management
- Bilingual Communication
Qualifications
- LL.B or J.D.
- Member of the Law Society of Ontario