Legal Counsel

**Legal Counsel - One year contract** **Responsibilities:** The in-house legal office is looking for a litigator with approximately 3 - 8 years of experience to fill a 12 month contract position. The successful applicant will prosecute discipline and incapacity cases and will conduct appeals and applications for judicial review. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will be joining a department of approximately 12 lawyers who work in-office a minimum of 3 days per week, and daily during hearings. **Qualifications:** - 3 – 8 years experience in litigation doing trials or hearings - Administrative law experience is an asset. - A desire to prosecute cases is essential. - LLB or JD degree, and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario - A collegial team player, detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. - Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and provide sound legal advice to senior management and staff at all levels of the organization. **Additional Information** • It is a fundamental requirement of employment at CPSO that employees reside in Ontario and can attend the College office as required. • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required (minimum two doses). • Hybrid, remote work with in-office attendance three days per week and/or more as needed. • This posting is for an existing vacancy **Starting Salary**: $168,968 Please click apply now and submit a cover letter along with your resume. **Deadline to apply is July 24, 2026.** CPSO is committed to being an accessible, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where the rights of all individuals and groups are protected and all individuals feel safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated. The College recognizes that Employment Equity plays a crucial part in our journey towards inclusion, and actively seeks to increase its diversity by encouraging and welcoming applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, colour, religion, beliefs or place of origin, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community and individuals who identify as women. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we invite you to notify the Human Resources Department at CPSO.