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Join to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel role at Toronto District School Board Toronto District School Board provided pay range This range is provided by Toronto District School Board. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$144,135.00/yr - CA$172,960.00/yr No.: SCH II-25-2085NTE POSTED: November 12, 2025 DEADLINE: November 26, 2025 SCH II-25-2085NTE Senior Legal Counsel 1 Acting Position Legal Services (Non-Union 12 Month) $144,135 - $172,960 (It is anticipated that the Acting assignment will end on January 9, 2027) The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment, and promotion practices. Reporting to the Executive Officer, Legal Services, the Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for providing strategic legal advice and representing the Board in a variety of legal proceedings. Required areas of practice: civil litigation, privacy, administrative law, and human rights law. Preferred additional areas of practice: construction/real property law, education law, family law, corporate/commercial law. Summary of Duties: Provide proactive and strategic legal advice and opinions to Board senior staff and departments in various aspects of law. Advise and represent the Board in legal proceedings, mediation, and at various tribunals, draft pleadings and briefs, develop litigation strategy, prepare witnesses, gather evidence and related documentation, examine witnesses, negotiate settlements, etc. Negotiate with internal and external parties, and review and draft contracts, agreements, brief, public statements, etc. Develop legal resources and deliver training and professional development sessions. Negotiate with external groups, lawyers, government bodies and others. Prepare and review Board and committee reports. Provide legal advice at Board meetings and committees. Act as a resource for other legal counsel on areas of expertise. Act as Legal Services representative in multi-department project teams or working groups. Provide leadership and contribute to department goals and initiatives to efficiently and effectively deliver legal services. Provide training and/or professional development to department and TDSB staff on legal issues. Stay abreast of developments in relevant areas of law and practice. Provide direction and guidance to designated legal support staff (e.g., interns, students-at-law, etc.). Adhere to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (or Juris Doctor). Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario. Minimum of four (4) years successful related experience. Firm understanding of tribunal and court rules of procedure. Knowledge of legislation governing education and school board operations is an asset. Demonstrated ability to represent clients in complex trials and hearings. Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, human rights, and Indigenous reconciliation. Proven expertise in solving new and complex problems and developing innovative strategies to achieve results. Ability to draft and interpret pleadings, contracts and other legal documents. Ability to work independently while being an effective member of a team. Highly effective research, communication and presentation skills. Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple files, often under tight deadlines. Special Requirements: Requires travel to schools and TDSB sites, law offices, courts, tribunals, etc. Must be available to work extended hours (evenings/ weekends) as required. Location: 5050 Yonge Street (Wheelchair Accessible) (Hybrid Work Eligible) Work Year: 12 Months Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted using the link below by November 26, 2025: applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing. EEO Statement: The Toronto District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at TDSB. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the hiring process. The TDSB follows a hybrid work structure where some employees may be able to work remotely at times, based on operational requirements. Please refer to Policy P103, Flexible Working Arrangements for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr