Senior Legal Counsel
LawFlex
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Industry: Global Investment Management (part of a leading financial services group)
Location: Toronto, Canada (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Term: 6-month contract (starting August 2026)
Overview
A highly regarded global investment management platform, operating as part of a large, diversified financial services group, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its investment legal team on a maternity leave cover.
This role sits within a well-established private markets platform, with a strong focus on private debt and credit investments. You will work closely with investment professionals on transaction execution and ongoing portfolio matters across a sophisticated, institutional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on private debt transactions, including direct lending, credit facilities, and structured investments
- Support private equity and broader private markets investments
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation (e.g., credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, NDAs)
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across investment, risk, and compliance functions
- Retain and manage external counsel as required
- Provide ongoing legal support across the private markets investment platform
Candidate Profile
- Qualified lawyer in good standing with a Canadian law society
- Approximately 3+ years’ experience in a relevant practice area
- Strong experience in private debt, leveraged finance, or private equity transactions
- Background at a leading law firm and/or in-house with an asset manager, bank, or financial institution
- Practical, business-oriented approach with the ability to work independently
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Additional Information
- Hybrid working model (3 days per week in Toronto office)
- Exposure to institutional-quality private market transactions
- Opportunity to work within a globally established investment platform with significant assets under management
- Start date aligned to August 2026
About Lawflex
Lawflex is a legal resourcing platform that connects experienced lawyers with flexible and permanent opportunities at leading companies and financial institutions.
We work closely with both clients and lawyers to support interim, project-based, and longer-term placements, offering access to high-quality in-house roles across a range of industries.
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