Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel

GAME ON - OLG needs you

We've said GAME ON, and we mean it - OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based casino channels. In our fiscal 2019-20 year alone, OLG delivered over $2.3 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic and technical legal advice, counsel and representation to the land-based gaming and charitable gaming lines of business and the corporate procurement department. This position requires an individual who can effectively provide business-oriented legal advice that is sensitive to the needs of a public agency accountable to a diverse group of stakeholders from across the province.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Senior Managing Counsel, you will be empowered to:

Assist with the implementation of long-term contracts with private sector operators under OLG's Land-Based Gaming Modernization Program

Provide legal counsel and advice regarding the land-based gaming and charitable gaming contracts, including contract interpretation, risk mitigation and claims/dispute resolution

Draft contract amendments, waivers and other contract and ancillary documentation

Provide legal support and legal strategy to OLG contract management teams responsible for management of private sector operators, including review of correspondence, notices, presentation decks, briefing notes etc.

Support due diligence in regard to private operators' financing arrangements and change in control from time to time

Draft template contracts and procurement documents (such as RFPs, RFPQs, etc.) and provide internal training

Provide legal advice to the Procurement department regarding specific procurements and the obligations under applicable trade agreements and policies

Provide legal advice and memoranda in the following areas of law: contracts (such as leases, operating agreements, revenue-sharing agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.), legislation related to land-based gaming (such as the Gaming Control Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, French Language Services Act, Criminal Code) and public procurement

Work cooperatively and effectively with other corporate teams within the organization, including Corporate Compliance, Risk and Internal Audit, Corporate Affairs, Privacy and Finance

Mitigate legal, financial, and business risks through early identification and collaboration with internal teams to find creative solutions

Review external communications regarding OLG's commercial contracts

Review business cases for new casino developments and provides legal advice and monitoring in respect of municipal approval processes and appeals

Oversee legal assessments for Indigenous community duty to consult obligations in regard to various land-based gaming activities, such as casino development

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

Work Experience: a minimum of four (4) years of practice in a legal department of a large commercial organization, government agency, or a large law firm. In-house counsel experience is an asset.

Education: LLB and/or JD law degree from a recognized university. Broad knowledge and experience in the legal areas outlined above.

Critical Skills: Proven excellent judgment and decision-making capabilities, managing complex multi-factored legal issues within compressed time constraints. Demonstrated ability to make 'best informed decisions' with partial information and the ability to think outside of accepted parameters. Superior interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with superiors and colleagues in a style that reflects OLG's values of integrity, respect and accountability. Facilitates the success of others through appropriate guidance and feedback. Enthusiastically supports a team environment, sharing critical information and contributing to achieving team and organizational goals. Initiates and develops working relationships by sharing information and ideas and engaging in open dialogue. Demonstrated advanced conflict resolution and negotiation skills to collaboratively solve legal issues. Flexible working style that is responsive to an environment in constant flux with competing and unpredictable priorities. Possesses a solid understanding that work processes and roles are not static and is open to new ways of doing things. Exceptional organizational and project management skills. Very strong written, oral and presentation skills. Completely computer literate.

Collaboration & Fun: inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our work

Integrity and Trust: do what's right and operate with transparency and openness

Licenses, Registrations, Certificates:

Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

Part of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of Ontario

Flexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and life

You Matter: family friendly work practices and hybrid work

Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful

Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength

Learning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programs

Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario

Variable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only)

Learn about OLG - GAME ON!

OLG's purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi-billion-dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including, lottery, land-based casinos, digital lottery and casino, horseracing, and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.

The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true, positive partnerships that embrace trust, clarity, and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability, leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family friendly work practices including hybrid work.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture and cornerstones of the Five Truths that OLGers Live by. At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario. OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

While we are re-shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG's net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.

To learn more about OLG go to our website at

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by November 2nd, 2022.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.