General Counsel Jobs in Ontario

A General Counsel, also known as Chief Legal Officer, is the main lawyer that provides legal advice and services to an organization. They oversee and manage all the legal affairs of an organization, which includes setting internal governance policies and managing the impact of external factors. A General Counsel is responsible for business transactions, negotiating and writing contracts, analyzing legal issues related to proposed products, and guiding management on legal matters and issues. They ensure the organization's legality of commercial transactions and operations.

Essential skills for a General Counsel include strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the business strategy. They should have the ability to communicate complex matters in clear and understandable terms. A law degree and admission to practice law in their jurisdiction are required. Further, they should have substantial legal experience, ideally in a corporate environment. A person may have roles such as an Associate Lawyer, Senior Legal Counsel, or Partner at a law firm before becoming a General Counsel.

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Director Senior Legal Counsel (APJ) (Commercial)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 hours ago

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA),...

Legal Counsel

  • Toronto, ON
  • 22 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 22 hours ago

You will manage all aspects of your litigation files including: Drafting claims, defences, applications, motions, affidavits, and factums Arguing motions, case conferences, applications, and trials...

Senior Legal Counsel (Trusts, Estates and Vulnerable Persons)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: Legal Pay Details: $136,000 - $210,000 CADThe pay details posted reflect a temporary market premium specific to this role that...

LAWGROUP23 Job Skills Business Perspective, Commercial Laws, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Compliance, Legal Issues, Legal Practices,...

Legal Counsel, Payments

  • Toronto, ON
  • 12 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 12 days ago

Your career is an investment that grows over time! Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money. Using smart...

Senior Counsel

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 13 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 13 days ago

Responsible for aggressive handling of high exposure cases and complex litigation matters. What Will You Do?...

Associate Director & Senior Counsel

  • Toronto, ON
  • 15 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary The RBC Capital Markets Law Group is seeking to staff a securities lawyer in an Associate Director & Senior Counsel position to support the Investment Banking and Global Markets...

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Legal Counsel

  • Toronto, ON
  • 20 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 20 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Legal Counsel, Marketing & Advertising

  • Toronto, ON
  • 21 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 21 days ago

In-depth knowledge of Canadian advertising laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Competition Act, Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, and applicable provincial regulations....

(CAN) Senior Counsel Regulatory

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 30+ days ago

... Senior Counsel supports the legal and compliance requirements of the business by providing expert legal advice, managing complex transactions, and developing best practices within the Legal...

Senior Counsel

  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago

protection, the patenting process and the importance of protecting innovation Manage the cost and performance of external counsel as required to support patent filings and other IP projects Assist litigation...

Technology & Data Senior Counsel, Deloitte Global General Counsel

  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Counsel provides legal guidance and expertise to Deloitte Global, the broader Deloitte organization, and our business leaders....

Senior Legal Counsel - 1 year

  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications for the position Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Ontario or other Common Law jurisdiction....

Senior Legal Counsel - Global Equity Derivatives

  • Toronto, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 45+ days ago

Requisition ID: 225775 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Senior Legal Counsel contributes to the overall success of the...

Jr Legal Counsel

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 45+ days ago

Providing legal advice related to vehicle warranties, manages warranty litigation, and assists the Director, General Counsel in responding to related regulatory attorneys general inquiries and investigations...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Ontario

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Ontario offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.5%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
High School or GED
1.1%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by General Counsels in Ontario
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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