Associate General Counsel - Solicitor (2026-MP-21)
UOW · Windsor
POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL - SOLICITOR
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF LEGAL SERVICES
SALARY RANGE: $120,000.00 TO $160,000.00
The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.
- WHO WE ARE:
- The University of Windsor (the University or UWindsor) is a globally relevant, regionally focused University that welcomes over 16,000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties, which include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Human Kinetics; Education; Law; Engineering; Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff, numbering approximately 2,500, of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty.
The University’s unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial, entrepreneurial, and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County, and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships, particularly with leading American universities in Michigan.
Why Join the University of Windsor?
We are committed to creating an exceptional employee experience grounded in well-being, professional growth, and work–life balance. As a valued member of our community, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
- Health & Dental Benefits: Extensive coverage to support preventative care and ongoing health needs.
- Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage: Travel with confidence knowing you are protected beyond Ontario.
- Pension Plan: Participation in a pension plan that supports long-term financial security and retirement planning.
- Tuition Remission: Reduced-cost tuition to help you pursue further education and professional development (for yourself and dependents up to age 26)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, family matters, financial planning, and overall well-being.
- Toldo Lancer Centre Membership: Complimentary access to state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facilities on campus.
- Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings across a variety of vendor and community programs.
Join an institution that values people, purpose, and lifelong learning — and build a career where you can thrive.
- POSITION DESCRIPTION
- The Associate General Counsel provides legal service, support, advice, and counsel in respect of all aspects of the corporate and governance function at the organization.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Legal Counsel – Solicitor Work
- Provides expert legal advice to University departments, senior leadership, and the Board of Governors, with an emphasis on administrative, real estate, and corporate/commercial law.
- Develops and advises on policies, procedures, and governance documentation to support institutional effectiveness and compliance.
- Conducts legal research, develops strategies, and prepares legal opinions and reports to support University decision-making.
- Represents the University in real estate and land transactions, and drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements.
- Delivers legal training and orientation for academic and non-academic leaders, and oversees files managed by external counsel as required.
2. Governance and Project Support
- Provides legal advice and support on governance matters, including Board and Senate issues, by-laws, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborates with University working groups and project teams to advance institutional initiatives and ensure appropriate legal and governance considerations are addressed.
3. University Service and Ancillary Duties
- Participates in internal and external stakeholder committees and supports broader University initiatives, including recruitment events, Convocation, and campus activities.
- Undertakes special projects, assignments, and other related duties as required, consistent with the purpose of the position.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a recognized and accredited university
- Must be called to the bar in Ontario and be a Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- A minimum of 5 years of related progressive experience with a focus on solicitor-side work: corporate, commercial, real estate, leasing, governance, administrative law, ideally in a public-sector or institutional environment
- Experience in complex commercial transactions
- Experience in leasing and real estate transactions and reviews
- Administrative law and tribunal experience
- In-depth knowledge of contracts, real estate, governance, and commercial principles and jurisprudence; must remain current with all legal and best-practices development
- Ability to develop creative and practical solutions and provide effective legal advice in corporate/commercial matters of significant complexity and risk exposure;
- Excellent judgment and leadership skill, both personal and professional
- Ability to present effectively analyze and present complex issues, and to collaborate and persuade in addressing them
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to interact and collaborate well with individuals at various levels and from various backgrounds and disciplines within the institution
- Strong organizational and case management skills
- Able to work independently , as well as part of a team environment
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Power Point)
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
- Service-oriented with proven ability to deal effectively with a diverse student, staff and faculty population exercising cultural awareness and sensitivity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience working in a higher education or other public institutional setting
- Since 1963, the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study, to learn, to teach, and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic, inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.
- In pursuit of the University's commitment to employment equity, members from the designated groups including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.
If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Employment Coordinator (employment@uwindsor.ca). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Conflict Mediation, and Resolution (OHRCM) at https://www.uwindsor.ca/ohrcrm.
- All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
- We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.