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Associate General Counsel
Ontario Financing Authority
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3.8
1 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
$202,633–$267,462 a year
Permanent
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$202,633–$267,462 a year
Permanent
1 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON

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Apply By: Friday, November 6, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Associate General Counsel

Job ID:
249523
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ontario Financing Authority
Division:
Legal Services and Office of the Corporate Secretary
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent
Job code:
MCC05A - Management Crown Counsel
Salary:
$202,633.00 - $267,462.00 Per year

The OFA is an agency of the Province of Ontario that is responsible for managing the Province's debt and borrowing program. Established under the Capital Investment Plan Act, 1993, the OFA executes the borrowing, investment and financial risk management activities for the Province and provides financial and cash management services and advice to Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC).

The OFA's core values include respect, innovation, teamwork and accountability. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace while working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

About the job

The OFA is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its Legal Branch in a senior leadership capacity. Reporting to the General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, the Associate General Counsel will act as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership, with primary responsibility for legal support across the borrowing program, capital markets, and fund-related activities. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong business judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Duties Include:

  • Provide legal support for the Province's borrowing program, including debt issuances and related capital markets transactions.
  • Advise on securities law, corporate finance, and investment-related matters, including fund structures and financial instruments.
  • Advise on and negotiate limited partnership agreements (LPAs), side letters, and related documentation in connection with the OFA's investment priorities.
  • Provide strategic, risk-based legal advice to senior executives on complex financial and commercial transactions and negotiate complex commercial and financial agreements on behalf of the OFA.
  • Oversee and contribute to corporate governance matters, including Board and committee support for both the OFA and OEFC Boards.
  • Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory developments impacting capital markets and public sector finance.
  • Contribute to legislative and regulatory initiatives led by the Ministry of Finance.
  • Mentor junior counsel and contribute to the overall leadership and effectiveness of the Legal Branch.

What you bring to the team



Mandatory requirements

Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Extensive experience handling complex legal and transactional matters in a leading law firm, sophisticated in-house legal department, government, or comparable setting..
  • Deep expertise in securities law and capital markets transactions, with significant experience in fund structures, debt offerings and corporate finance.
  • Significant experience advising on fund investments and co-investments.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise senior stakeholders on complex, high-value transactions and strategic initiatives.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial and policy objectives.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Proven leadership capability, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with 10 or more years of post-call experience are considered an asset.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
  • diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
  • accessibility
  • Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:
Friday, November 6, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
  • 1 English Permanent, 1 Dundas St W, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search
Compensation group:
Management Compensation Plan
Work hours:
Schedule
Category:
Legal Services
Posted on:
Friday, October 23, 2026

Note:

  • About security checks:
    A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
    If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
    Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

How to apply:

  • You must apply online.
  • Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  • Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  • Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  • OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  • If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.



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