Lead Legal Counsel

The client is seeking a Lead Legal Counsel to oversee the legal function for its Canadian operations within the alternative asset management sector. This hybrid role, based in Toronto, involves working closely with global legal leadership and senior business stakeholders to provide guidance on a wide range of Canadian securities, investment management, corporate, governance, and regulatory matters. The position offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, product development, regulatory initiatives, and market expansion efforts.The successful candidate will serve as the primary legal adviser for the Canadian business, acting as the subject matter expert on Canadian securities and investment management regulations. Responsibilities include partnering with business, product, compliance, and executive leadership teams to support the expansion of investment products and services, advising on the formation and management of private investment funds, supporting capital raising activities, and drafting and negotiating a variety of legal agreements. The role also involves providing legal and regulatory guidance on new product launches, leading interactions with external counsel, advising on governance frameworks, and monitoring regulatory developments impacting asset managers and alternative investment platforms.Candidates should possess a J.D. or LL.B. and active membership in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society, along with significant legal experience advising investment management, private equity, hedge fund, or alternative asset management businesses. Deep knowledge of Canadian securities laws, exempt market regulations, and asset management regulatory requirements is essential, as is experience drafting and negotiating fund formation documents and related agreements. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills are required, and familiarity with U.S. securities laws or international asset management platforms is considered advantageous. The client offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, cash bonus, equity, and benefits.
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