General Counsel / Avocat(e) général(e)
Canada Soccer
CANADA SOCCER JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: General Counsel
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer, with direct access to the CEO on strategic and governance matters.
Department: Executive / Legal
Location: Toronto, Ontario Employment Type: Full-time
Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy
OVERVIEW (Français à suivre ci-dessous)
Canada Soccer is seeking a General Counsel to be responsible for providing strategic legal guidance to the Executive Team overseeing all legal affairs of the organization, and managing key legal responsibilities, including the drafting, review, and support of negotiation of contracts. The role ensures Canada Soccer operates within applicable laws and regulations, manages legal risk, and supports sound governance and ethical decision making across the organization and its member associations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal strategy, compliance and advisory
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to the organization, including the Executive Team and Board of Directors, on a broad range of legal, commercial, regulatory, and governance matters.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that supports the organization’s strategic plan, commercial activities and sport development objectives.
- Monitor legal developments affecting sport and not-for-profit entities and recommend policy or operational changes.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across the organization.
Governance, Board and policy support
- Provide legal and governance support to the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and Corporate Secretary, including advising on governance procedures, fiduciary obligations, bylaws, policies, committee mandates, and delegations of authority.
- Support the preparation and review of governance documentation, and assist the Governance Committee in maintaining key governance instruments, including bylaws, resolutions, codes of conduct, and disciplinary frameworks
Contracts and commercial matters
- Lead the drafting and review and advise on the negotiation and ongoing compliance of commercial agreements, including sponsorship, marketing, broadcast, event hosting, licensing, technology, and vendor agreements.
- Develop and maintain standard contract templates and contractual risk-management practices.
- Support major events and competitions by advising on venue agreements, insurance and indemnity clauses, participant waivers, and third-party service contracts.
Employment, human rights and member relations
- Advise on employment, human rights, and labour relations matters, including agreements, investigations, terminations, and compliance with applicable legislation.
- Provide guidance on relationships with member associations, athletes, coaches, officials, and other stakeholders.
- Advise on and support the administration of the players’ collective bargaining agreement, including interpretation, compliance, disputes and amendments.
Intellectual property and communications
- Oversee protection and management of the organization’s intellectual property, including trademarks, logos, and digital assets, and advise on licensing and brand use by partners and member organizations.
- Review key public-facing materials (e.g., major communications, campaigns, and position statements) for legal and reputational risk.
Sport integrity, discipline, and safe sport
- Provide legal advice on complex or escalated disciplinary, complaint, and appeal matters related to safe sport, ethics, anti-doping, and competition integrity, in collaboration with the Director, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs.
- Support the Director, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs in managing high-risk compliance and integrity issues, and ensuring alignment with applicable legislation, sport policies and regulatory expectations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society.
- 4 - 7 years of progressive legal experience, ideally including in-house counsel experience within a multi-stakeholder organization (e.g., national sport body, public sector, not-for-profit, or corporate environment).
- Demonstrated experience advising on corporate/commercial law, governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with employment and labour relations matters, policy development, and dispute resolution.
- Experience working with boards of directors and senior executives, including in a public, not-for-profit, or regulated environment.
- Experience with labour relations matters, including the interpretation, administration, and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, particularly in a professional sports or similarly complex environment, is considered a strong asset
- Experience in the sport sector or with national/provincial sport organizations is considered a strong asset.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate, not-for-profit, employment, privacy, and administrative law.
- Excellent judgment, with the ability to balance legal risk with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, practical terms to non-lawyers.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Collaborative team player comfortable working in a cross-functional environment.
- Bilingual (English/French) preferred; additional languages considered an asset.
Work Environment
- On occasion, work staggered hours, evenings, and weekends
- Periodic travel within Canada and, at times, internationally to attend meetings, competitions, and conferences.
Job Details
This full-time, permanent role has a competitive salary, with a comprehensive benefits package. The final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications. This is a new position and offers flexibility to work either fully on-site in Toronto or in a hybrid arrangement out of the Toronto Office.
WHY JOIN CANADA SOCCER?
As the governing body for soccer in Canada, Canada Soccer plays a key role in growing and developing the sport nationwide. Joining the organization provides an opportunity to contribute to programs that create meaningful pathways, strengthen participation, and support the continued growth of soccer communities across the country.
Please submit your résumé and cover letter online for consideration by September 21, 2026.
Please note that only those candidates selected for a potential interview will be contacted.
Canada Soccer is the official governing body for soccer in Canada. In partnership with its members, Canada Soccer promotes the growth and development of soccer in Canada, from grassroots to high performance, and on a national scale. Soccer is the largest participatory sport in Canada and continues to grow across communities nationwide.
Canada Soccer is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and work environment. Canada Soccer provides equal opportunity for all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences pardoned or suspended, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Self-identification by candidates in the process is completely voluntary. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.
More information on our IDEA action plan can be found here:
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CANADA SOCCER - DESCRIPTION DU POSTE
Poste : Avocat(e) général(e)
Rend compte à : Chef de l'exploitation, avec un accès direct au PDG sur les questions stratégiques et de gouvernance.
Département : Exécutif / Juridique
Lieu : Toronto, Ontario
Type d'emploi : Temps plein
Statut du poste : Poste existant à combler
APERÇU
Canada Soccer recherche un(e) avocat(e) général(e) responsable de fournir des conseils juridiques stratégiques à l'équipe de direction supervisant toutes les affaires juridiques de l'organisation et de gérer les principales responsabilités juridiques, y compris la rédaction, la révision et le soutien à la négociation des contrats. Ce rôle garantit que Canada Soccer fonctionne selon les lois et règlements applicables, gère les risques juridiques et soutient une gouvernance saine ainsi que des décisions éthiques au sein de l'organisation et de ses associations membres.
RESPONSABILITÉS CLÉS
Stratégie juridique, conformité et conseil
- Agir à titre de principal conseiller juridique de l'organisation, incluant l'équipe de direction et le conseil d'administration, sur un large éventail de questions juridiques, commerciales, réglementaires et de gouvernance.
- Fournir des conseils juridiques pratiques et axés sur les affaires qui soutiennent le plan stratégique, les activités commerciales et les objectifs de développement sportif de l'organisation.
- Surveiller les développements juridiques affectant le sport et les entités à but non lucratif et recommander des changements de politique ou d'opérations.
- Identifier, évaluer et atténuer les risques juridiques à travers l'organisation.
Gouvernance, conseil d'administration et soutien politique
- Fournir un soutien juridique et de gouvernance au conseil d'administration, aux comités du conseil et au secrétaire corporatif, y compris en conseillant sur les procédures de gouvernance, les obligations fiduciaires, les règlements, les politiques, les mandats des comités et les délégations d'autorités.
- Soutenir la préparation et la révision de la documentation de gouvernance, et aider le Comité de gouvernance à maintenir les principaux instruments de gouvernance, y compris les règlements, les résolutions, les codes de conduite et les cadres disciplinaires.
Contrats et affaires commerciales
- Diriger la rédaction, la révision et le conseil sur la négociation et la conformité continue des ententes commerciales, y compris le parrainage, le marketing, la diffusion, l'organisation d'événements, les licences, la technologie et les ententes avec les fournisseurs.
- Élaborer et maintenir des modèles contractuels standards et des pratiques de gestion des risques contractuels.
- Soutenir les grands événements et compétitions en conseillant sur les ententes de lieu, les clauses d'assurance et d'indemnisation, les dérogations pour les participants et les contrats de services tiers.
Emploi, droits humains et relations avec les membres
- Conseiller sur les questions liées à l'emploi, aux droits humains et aux relations de travail, y compris les ententes, enquêtes, licenciements et conformité à la législation applicable.
- Fournir des conseils sur les relations avec les associations membres, les athlètes, les entraîneurs, les officiels et d'autres parties prenantes.
- Conseiller et soutenir l'administration de la convention collective des joueurs, y compris l'interprétation, la conformité, les litiges et les modifications.
Propriété intellectuelle et communications
- Superviser la protection et la gestion de la propriété intellectuelle de l'organisation, y compris les marques de commerce, logos et actifs numériques, et conseiller sur les licences et l'utilisation de la marque par les partenaires et les organisations membres.
- Examiner les documents publics clés (par exemple, les principales communications, campagnes et déclarations de position) pour vérifier les risques juridiques et réputationnels.
Intégrité sportive, discipline et sport sécuritaire - Fournir des conseils juridiques sur des questions disciplinaires, de plaintes et d'appels complexes ou escaladées liées au sport sécuritaire, à l'éthique, à la lutte antidopage et à l'intégrité de la compétition, en collaboration avec le Directeur de la conformité et des affaires réglementaires.
- Soutenir le directeur de la conformité et des affaires réglementaires dans la gestion des questions de conformité et d'intégrité à haut risque, et dans l'alignement avec la législation applicable, les politiques sportives et les attentes réglementaires.
QUALIFICATIONS
Éducation et expérience
- Diplôme en droit (LL.B. ou J.D.) et adhésion en règle à un barreau canadien.
- 4 à 7 ans d'expérience juridique progressive, idéalement incluant une expérience en tant que conseiller juridique interne au sein d'une organisation multipartite (par exemple, organisme sportif national, secteur public, organisme à but non lucratif ou environnement corporatif).
- Expérience démontrée en conseil en droit des sociétés/commercial, en gouvernance et en conformité réglementaire.
- Expérience en matière d'emploi et de relations de travail, élaboration de politiques et résolution de conflits.
- Expérience de travail avec des conseils d'administration et des cadres supérieurs, y compris dans un environnement public, à but non lucratif ou réglementé.
- L'expérience en matière de relations de travail, y compris l'interprétation, l'administration et la négociation de conventions collectives, particulièrement dans un sport professionnel ou un environnement complexe similaire, est considérée comme un atout important
- L'expérience dans le secteur sportif ou avec des organisations sportives nationales/provinciales est considérée comme un atout important.
Compétences et aptitudes
- Solide connaissance du droit corporatif canadien, à but non lucratif, de l'emploi, de la vie privée et administratif.
- Excellent jugement, avec la capacité d'équilibrer le risque juridique avec les objectifs organisationnels et les attentes des parties prenantes.
- Solides compétences interpersonnelles et de communication, avec la capacité d'expliquer des concepts juridiques complexes de façon claire et pratique à des non-avocats.
- Capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités dans un environnement rapide et axé sur les événements.
- Aisance à travailler en équipe dans un environnement interfonctionnel.
- Bilingue (anglais/français) préféré ; d'autres langues considérées comme un atout.
Environnement de travail
- À l’occasion, horaires décalés, travail en soirée et les fins de semaine.
- Voyages périodiques au Canada et, parfois, à l'international pour assister à des réunions, compétitions et conférences.
Détails du poste
Ce poste à temps plein et permanent offre un salaire compétitif, avec un ensemble complet d'avantages sociaux. La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience et des qualifications du candidat retenu. Il s'agit d'un nouveau poste qui offre la flexibilité de travailler entièrement sur place à Toronto ou dans un arrangement hybride à partir du bureau de Toronto.
POURQUOI REJOINDRE CANADA SOCCER?
En tant qu'organisme directeur du soccer au Canada, Canada Soccer joue un rôle clé dans la croissance et le développement du sport à l'échelle nationale. Se joindre à l'organisation offre une occasion de contribuer à des programmes qui créent des parcours significatifs, renforcent la participation et soutiennent la croissance continue des communautés de soccer à travers le pays.
Veuillez soumettre votre CV et votre lettre de motivation en ligne pour examen d'ici le 21 septembre 2026.
Veuillez noter que seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour une entrevue potentielle seront contactés.
Canada Soccer est l'organisme officiel de gouvernance du soccer au Canada. En partenariat avec ses membres, Canada Soccer favorise la croissance et le développement du soccer au Canada, de la base à la haute performance, et à l'échelle nationale.
Le soccer est le plus grand sport participatif au Canada et est considéré comme le sport à la croissance la plus rapide au pays. Il y a près de 1 000 000 de participants actifs inscrits à Canada Soccer au Canada, répartis dans 1 200 clubs qui opèrent dans 13 associations membres provinciales et territoriales.
Nos processus de recrutement, de sélection et notre environnement de travail sont inclusifs et sans obstacles. Canada Soccer croit qu'une équipe diversifiée renforce notre organisation.
Canada Soccer offre l'égalité des chances à tous les candidats et ne fait aucune discrimination fondée sur la race, l'ascendance, le lieu d'origine, la couleur, l'origine ethnique, la citoyenneté, la croyance, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité de genre, l'expression de genre, l'âge, le casier judiciaire d'infractions graciées ou suspendues, l'état civil, la situation de famille, le handicap ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi applicable. L'auto-identification par les candidats dans le processus est entièrement volontaire. Nous accueillons et encourageons les candidatures des personnes en situation de handicap. Plus d'informations sur notre plan d'action IDEA sont disponibles ici :
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