20260911 Legal Counsel
LEGAL COUNSEL
The Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) provides a broad range of free legal assistance to individuals throughout Ontario who have experienced discrimination contrary to Ontario’s Human Rights Code. The HRLSC is seeking applications for a Legal Counsel position to provide legal services and representation to HRLSC clients including at mediations and hearings before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). Qualifications include human rights expertise, knowledge and familiarity with legal issues, including discrimination, and the ability to litigate before administrative tribunals in both English and French. Some travel may be required.
This opportunity is a full-time, permanent position to fill a current vacancy. There may also be additional contract opportunities offered from this job posting. This position will form part of an OPSEU Bargaining Unit. This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring a combination of in-person work from the HRLSC’s Toronto head office and remote work from home, each week. This arrangement may be subject to change. The HRLSC provides a competitive total compensation package. The anticipated salary for this opportunity will be $74,400 – $78,570.75. The usual hours of work are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
How to apply
Applications must:
- Be submitted as one attachment
- Include a resume and a covering letter, addressed to the attention of Human Resources
- Be submitted by e-mail to: careers@hrlsc.on.ca
- Have the subject line: Legal Counsel – 20260911
The Human Rights Legal Support Centre is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from people who are reflective of Indigenous and diverse communities. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Accessible formats of this posting are available upon request.
Application Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.
We thank you for your interest in this opportunity.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Human Rights Legal Support Centre is an agency of the Government of Ontario
Le Centre d’assistance juridique en matière de droits de la personne est un organisme du Gouvernement de l’Ontario
Required career level
- Experienced (Non Manager)