Legal Counsel II, Media Law (Legal Services) (Telework/Hybrid) in Toronto, Ontario

Position Title:

Legal Counsel II, Media Law (Legal Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2025-02-23 11:59 PM

Legal counsel on contract to cover a maternity leave, starting immediately until July 31, 2026.

Your role

The position is based in Toronto or Montreal.

As Legal Counsel, Media Law, you will advise all media lines (TV, radio and digital platforms) on program content, particularly regarding defamation and publication bans, to protect CBC/Radio-Canada from lawsuits. You will be part of the media law team that works closely with news departments in producing journalism, placing you in the centre of action.

You will also retain and work with external legal counsel on media law litigation involving the Corporation. You may also be asked to research and draft detailed legal opinions.

In addition, as a key member of Legal Services, you will advise CBC/Radio-Canada business areas and work with senior executives on sensitive, high-profile matters. You must have excellent writing, negotiation, and communication skills. You must also be creative and adaptable to changing demands in order to provide timely advice to news departments.

What you bring?

• Member of Quebec Bar (if based in Montreal) or Ontario Bar (if based in Toronto) for at least five years.

• Experience in a relevant area of law (media law, defamation, litigation, copyright) an asset.

• Adept at using computer programs.

• Excellent command of communication in English and French (spoken and written).

• Excellent interpersonal skills: tact and diplomacy.

• Efficiency, sound judgment and solid communication skills.

• Discretion to perform all duties with complete confidentiality.

• Must be available for flexible hours as required.

Mandatory: Please include a letter of interest with your application.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.