Director, Legal Affairs

ABOUT US
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in NewYork, London and HongKong. Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.ABOUT THE TEAM
Legal Affairs collaborates with all relevant stakeholders to support PSP Investments' mandate by providing skilled, rigorous, effective, proactive, and solution-oriented legal services and advice. The team is dedicated to delivering on strategic and complex transactions, investments, and initiatives while managing PSP Investments' global legal and regulatory risks. The role reports to the Managing Director, Legal Affairs, Private Markets, and primarily involves working closely with PSP Investments' Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Natural Resources teams to provide legal support in connection with high profile transactions and workouts. Additionally, the role may include providing legal support to PSP Investments’ Credit Investments team. The position requires close collaboration with the global Legal Affairs team based in London, New York and Ottawa.ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As a Director, Legal Affairs, you’ll:Provide legal advice and support for PSP Investments' investment activities and operations, with a primary focus on Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Natural Resources on a variety of transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, workouts and reorganizations, dispositions, joint ventures, financings, fund investments, and other types of transactionsProvide legal advice and support for PSP Investments' other asset classes, including Credit InvestmentsLeverage and collaborate with the Legal Operations team to build out AI tools and technology to enhance the speed, quality and consistency of legal workCooperate with external counsel to obtain sound, practical and high-quality legal advice for the benefit of PSP Investments, ensuring the proper balance of internal and external legal resources for scalability, efficiency and cost effectivenessSupport the overall delivery of PSP Investment’s strategic objectives in line with its mission, values and risk appetiteEnsure that activities and proposed investments comply with PSP Investments’ governing legislation, regulations, by-laws, policies, procedures and all applicable lawsCollaborate with other PSP Investments’ internal stakeholders such as Finance, Tax, Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk, and Strategic Communications and Government AffairsParticipate in the execution and implementation of Legal Affairs' business plan ensuring initiatives are appropriately completed in a timely manner by the relevant team membersWHAT YOU’LL NEED
Member of the Bar Association of any of the Canadian provinces or territoriesAt least (10) years of experience with a focus on international mergers & acquisitions, infrastructure, private equity and/or real estate transactions, preferably with exposure to sponsor-led and/or LP-side investingInternational experience and expertise in private equity, infrastructure, or real estate investments are considered valuable assetsAbility to effectively manage relationships, build consensus and keep stakeholders informed, ensuring smooth communication and cooperation throughout all interactionsEffective team player, skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships across diverse teamsExperience in effective management of external legal suppliersOrganized and self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously with accountability, while maintaining open and effective communication with all relevant stakeholdersExcellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and simply to diverse audiencesStrong negotiation skills and ability to establish collaborative approaches with internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated drive for resultsCommitment to operating in line with PSP Investments' valuesProficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn) (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in HongKong, London and NewYork, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:Investment in career developmentComprehensive group insurance plansCompetitive pension plansUnlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programsGender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregiversA personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistanceVacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons offA hybrid work model that includes four in-office days, Monday through ThursdayThe opportunity to work temporarily from another location in accordance with the applicable policy *Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.INCLUSIVE CULTURE
At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.CONTACT & MORE
Visit us on Follow us on LinkedIn #LI-PG1 We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. We are committed to fostering an environment where experiences and learning opportunities provide you with the platform to grow. If you are having difficulty applying, you can reach us at View email address on ca.hrm.tc
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