Legal Counsel, Legal Affairs

Legal Counsel, Legal Affairs

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Organising Institution / Firm

PSP Investments | Investissements PSP

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

University degree in law; member of the Bar Association of any Canadian province or territory; 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions (private practice or in‑house); proficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn).

Contextual Overview

PSP Investments, one of Canada’s largest pension investors, is hiring a Legal Counsel, Legal Affairs for its Montreal office. The role reports to the Managing Director, Legal Affairs, Private Markets and focuses on transactional and strategic legal support for complex global investments.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• University degree in law.
• Member of the Bar Association of any Canadian province or territory.
• 5–10 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions and capital markets transactions (private practice or in‑house).
• Fluency in English and French (or willingness to learn).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead or support global transactions such as M&A, reorganizations, asset sales, joint ventures, and fund investments.
• Coordinate and supervise external counsel worldwide, adhering to internal policies and budget.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and PSP policies.
• Provide strategic legal advice on asset management, governance, regulatory, litigation, and corporate matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Tax, Responsible Investments, Risk, etc.).

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details are not specified in the posting.

Contact details are not provided in the posting. For further inquiries, refer to the PSP Investments LinkedIn page or the company’s official website.