Senior Legal Counsel

***THE ORGANIZATION*** *Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is a board\-governed Crown agency with a mandate to catalyze investment in revenue\-generating infrastructure projects across Ontario. Backed by $8 billion in funding from the province, BOF supports transformative projects in six priority areas: affordable and student housing, long\-term care, energy, transportation, critical minerals, and municipal and community infrastructure. Through innovative financing and partnerships with institutional investors and Indigenous communities, BOF helps unlock private capital to deliver high\-impact infrastructure. Learn more about Building Ontario Fund investments at https://buildingonfund.ca/investment\-highlights/ and follow us on LinkedIn @buildingontariofund.* **THE OPPORTUNITY** Due to a growing pipeline, BOF is seeking an indefinite full\-time **Senior Legal Counsel** to join the Investment Legal team. ( *This job posting represents an existing vacancy.)* In this role, you will report to the Assistant General Counsel and will provide legal support for BOF’s infrastructure investment initiatives, ensuring legal compliance, risk management, and successful transaction execution from a legal perspective across the BOF mandate. You will also support negotiation and execution of loan guarantees for the Indigenous Opportunities Financing Program (IOFP), formerly the Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program, enabling Indigenous equity participation in infrastructure projects. **Your potential start date** : mid to late May 2026 **Your day\-to\-day** * Be the in\-house lead on transactions, managing external counsel and supporting the Investments team and senior management. * Provide high\-quality, commercially minded legal advice to internal clients and senior leadership on specific transactions and other matters related to BOF’s mandate. * Structure, draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements to reflect transaction needs and supports. * Build, manage, and maintain effective relationships with transaction partners, external counsel, internal and external stakeholders and translate legal advice into actionable recommendations for senior management. * Support the Assistant General Counsel on cross\-functional initiatives and complex transactions, as required. * Represent BOF in engagements with government officials, private sector partners, and the public, as required. * Educate internal teams on legal matters through presentations and consultations. * Interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations, and government directives to ensure BOF’s activities are compliant with legal and policy frameworks at all times, including advising staff and senior management where appropriate. * Provide legal support for the development and review of internal policies, governance frameworks, and board materials. * Identify and assess legal risks associated with BOF’s operations and investments and recommend mitigation strategies. * Conduct legal research and draft formal legal opinions on matters impacting BOF’s mandate. * Provide mentorship and guidance to more junior legal counsel. * Perform other legal and leadership duties as assigned. **WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR** **Education \& experience** * LL.B. or J.D. and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. * Minimum of seven (7\) years of progressive legal experience in debt/equity finance, project finance and/or real estate finance transactions, gained in\-house or in private practice. * Transaction experience in any of Indigenous finance, affordable housing, long\-term care, energy, transportation, and municipal/community infrastructure **preferred, but not required.** * Experience advising public sector entities, Crown agencies, or government\-backed investment programs **preferred, but not required.** **Knowledge \& skills** * Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a talent for translating legal concepts for diverse audiences. * Strong interpersonal skills to foster a learning culture, support skill development in team members, and model best practices in legal reasoning and client service. * Demonstrated ability to drive change, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast\-paced environment. * Proven ability to manage complex transactions and provide strategic legal advice in a public sector or high\-profile environment. * Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, pivot rapidly, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. * Ability to work in a self\-directed manner and to collaborate with others in a team setting. **If you’re excited about this opportunity, but don’t meet all requirements, apply anyway!** **THE ENVIRONMENT** **Physical** Our office at **79 Wellington Street W, Toronto** is steps from Union Station, with great dining and transit options. As part of the Ontario Public Service, BOF requires employees to work **in\-office** **five (5\) days/week** . We believe in\-person presence and collaboration strengthens culture and service delivery. We recognize that flexibility matters; accommodations and flexible arrangements are available on a case\-by\-case basis for health, accessibility, family or other protected needs under the Ontario *Human Rights Code* . **Cultural** We believe in and foster a **transparent, inclusive, collaborative, and celebratory** workplace. To learn more about Life at BOF, visit our **LinkedIn Page** . **WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU** **Competitive compensation** We offer fair, market\-informed salaries that reflect your experience and qualifications, while balancing public sector responsibility. **The expected salary for this role is CA$176,400 for candidates who meet the stated qualifications, with the potential for up to CA$183,600 if experience and qualifications exceed the requirements AND would provide significant additional value to the role.** **A retirement plan that’s built to last** We offer a defined\-benefit (DB) pension through the (Ontario) Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) that provides predictable and secure income in retirement, indexed to inflation; early retirement options, survivor benefits, and is backed by the Government of Ontario. BOF also matches your contributions 1:1, adding \~9\-11% of your salary in long\-term value. **Benefits that prioritize your health \& wellbeing** For this position, we offer: * “Day\-1” Health, Dental, Life, AD\&D and LTD insurance coverage for you and your dependents, with 100% of premiums paid for by BOF, and no annual deductibles or “upgrade” fees * $750 Health Care Spending Account annually * Optional supplementary life, AD\&D, and critical illness insurance for you and your dependents * Discounted Corporate Gym Membership Options * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential help with mental health, fitness, relationships, nutrition, finances, elder care, and legal services * Pregnancy \& Parental Leave Top\-up * Time to recharge including 4 weeks annual vacation time, 13 paid statutory holidays, 6 paid sick days/ year with up to 124 more days of sick leave at 75% of salary **A career that matters** Your work will help build Ontario’s future. You’ll shape infrastructure projects with lasting public impact, while growing your skills, network, and sense of purpose. **THE APPLICATION PROCESS** Please submit your resume through LinkedIn by **Tuesday, March 24, 2026** . **Previous applicants to the Senior Legal Counsel position advertised in September 2025 are welcome and encouraged to apply.** **Current BOF employees should send their resume to HR@buildingonfund.ca** Please note that only applicants considered for introductory conversations, assessments, or interviews will be contacted. Selection is based on technical competence, relevant experience, and, where necessary, educational/professional credentials. **Accessibility \& accommodations** We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please advise us, and we’ll work with you to provide any necessary and reasonable support to facilitate your participation. Among other methods, you may reach out to us through our website, or send an email to HR@buildingonfund.ca. We welcome feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs or any other protected characteristic under the Ontario *Human Rights Code* . **Commitment to diversity, equity \& inclusion** Diversity and inclusion are core to BOF’s strength. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities, and hire through a merit\-based process. **AI disclosure** BOF uses AI to support documentation and summarization of candidate conversations. We do **not** currently use AI for screening, assessment, or decision\-making in the recruitment process.