Legal Counsel

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
$141,880.00 - $177,350.00 - $218,400.00 py
Fully remote
Canadian and u.s. tax laws
Drafting and negotiating contracts
Privacy law interpretation
The incumbent is responsible for providing legal advice to University Advancement staff, University officials, faculties as well as interacting with benefactors and their legal and financial advisors in contractual matters

Job Summary

  • The incumbent is responsible for providing legal advice to University Advancement staff, University officials, faculties as well as interacting with benefactors and their legal and financial advisors in contractual matters.
  • This role involves investigating the legal implications of various financial vehicles and advising on legal and financial issues, including Canadian and U.S. tax laws, which affect planned gifts and other development areas.
  • McGill University offers a competitive benefits package, a defined contribution pension plan, tuition waiver for employees and dependents, and up to two days of remote work per week where the position permits.

Matching Summary

The incumbent is responsible for providing legal advice to University Advancement staff, University officials, faculties as well as interacting with benefactors and their legal and financial advisors in contractual matters.

Salary

$141,880.00 - $177,350.00 - $218,400.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Canadian and U.S. tax laws
  • drafting and negotiating contracts
  • privacy law interpretation
  • estates and trusts law
  • charity and not for profit law

Nice-to-have

  • experience in higher education sector
  • proactive, pragmatic, and creative approach
  • ability to work in a collegial environment
  • strong sense of ethics and leadership

Key Requirements

  • 8 Years Related Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Fluency in English and French
  • Authorized to work in Canada

Work Rights

Authorized to work in Canada

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