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Senior Legal Counsel

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$150K - CA$170K/yr

Senior Legal Counsel University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA) Forge Recruitment is proud to partner with the University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA) to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel ...

Senior Legal Counsel

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$150K - CA$170K/yr

Senior Legal Counsel University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA) Forge Recruitment is proud to partner with the University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA) to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel ...

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L&E Legal Assistant

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$60K - CA$85K/yr

About the Company Forge Recruitment is currently engaged in a search for an experienced, driven and ... Liaise with clients, legal counsel and others under the direction of the lawyer and initiate ...

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Senior Law Clerk

Toronto, ON

CA$110K - CA$150K/yr

Forge Recruitment is currently seeking a Senior Law Clerk specialized in real estate to join a ... You will work closely with internal clients, external legal counsel, and tenants, ensuring ...

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Senior Legal Counsel

Forge Recruitment

Toronto, ON • Hybrid

CA$150K - CA$170K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Senior Legal Counsel
University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA)
Forge Recruitment is proud to partner with the University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA) to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal & Advice Services team.
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned labour and employment lawyer with academic-sector experience to work at the strategic core of one of Canada's most prominent faculty associations - advising on complex litigation, grievance arbitration, and high-level policy and governance matters.
The Role
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be a key member of UTFA's management team, working closely with the Director, Legal & Advice Services, elected political officers, and senior stakeholders. You will lead sophisticated legal files, provide strategic advice, and help strengthen UTFA's in-house legal capacity.
Key Focus Areas
  • Lead complex grievance arbitrations, litigation, and strategic legal projects
  • Provide senior-level advice on labour relations, academic governance, and employment matters
  • Advise UTFA leadership on politically sensitive and high-stakes issues
  • Support collective bargaining, policy development, and sector research
  • Draft clear, persuasive legal and briefing materials for academic audiences
  • Mentor and collaborate with in-house counsel and staff representatives

The Ideal Candidate
You are a confident, politically savvy lawyer who thrives in complex, values-driven environments. You combine strong advocacy skills with sound judgment, diplomacy, and exceptional written communication.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years' experience in labour relations and/or union-side representation
  • Juris Doctor (JD) and strong grounding in labour and employment law
  • Experience with grievance arbitration, litigation, and collective bargaining
  • Familiarity with post-secondary or academic-sector environments is a strong asset
  • Excellent writing, advisory, and stakeholder-management skills

Compensation & Work Environment
  • Salary range: approximately $150,000–$170,000, commensurate with experience
  • Permanent role with comprehensive benefits and pension
  • Hybrid work environment (Toronto preferred)
  • Strong internal legal, executive, and professional development support

Start Date
Target start date: April 1 (earlier start possible)
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. For a full Position Profile, please apply to link, or email Stavros Kanichis at: SKanichis@forgerecruitment.com.
Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.