Legal Services

WELCOME TO THE ONTARIO TECH UNIVERSITY LEGAL SERVICES WEBSITE

The Legal Services team is a small and enthusiastic team of three that provides advice and support to the University community for matters relating to University business, activities and obligations.  It is our practice to provide professional, reliable and effective legal advice to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the University while mitigating legal risks and overseeing compliance.

Need Legal Help? Contact legal@ontariotechu.ca

Legal Services offers:

• Contract management support by reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements and other legal documents in accordance with the Contract Management Policy;
• Compliance support by overseeing legal, contractual and regulatory compliance and identifying emerging legal issues;
• Dispute resolution by reviewing matters, negotiating settlements, and providing tools and strategies for the effective resolution of disputes and complaints;
• Litigation support by advising and overseeing all legal demands, claims and suits, selecting and managing external counsel, and representing the University at tribunal and court proceedings;
• Research support by assisting with the protection, licensing and commercialization of intellectual property, and supporting academic freedom and publication rights;
• Legal risk management by identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies that will protect the University against liability and losses; and
• Labour and employment support to Human Resources and Academic Affairs by providing advice on employment matters, contracts and grievances.