Legal Counsel (Full Time, Permanent)

Permanent Full Time
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President & Senior Counsel, Asset Management, you will be a key member of the legal team providing support to our Canadian wealth and asset management businesses by providing practical and timely legal advice on strategic and tactical business issues related to securities law and investment fund manufacturing and distribution. You will work closely with a group of legal professionals and business leaders on a range of securities and general corporate/commercial matters, including the preparation of investment fund prospectuses and other continuous disclosure filings, as well as advising on policy and regulatory matters, product development, and other areas relevant to our wealth products and distribution businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly accomplished team of legal professionals supporting one of Canada’s leading financial services companies.
Work collaboratively with business and functional partners to provide practical, risk-based legal advice on a wide range of matters impacting our wealth and asset management businesses
Draft disclosure documents for the initial and continued offering of investment funds
Draft and negotiate material contracts and exemptive relief applications for retail investment products
Negotiate contracts (sub-advisor agreements, custodial agreements, trading documentation, service agreements, other corporate contracts)
Research and advise on legal issues of substantial complexity and advise on regulatory requirements and developments, including securities laws and other applicable Canadian and foreign legislation Advise on individual and firm registrant regulation matters
Develop legal structures for new and innovative investment products and services
Review marketing materials
Law Degree, Member in good standing of a provincial Bar
Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal work experience (law firm, in-house, or securities regulatory body)
Knowledge and experience with National Instrument 31-103 and National Instruments 81-101 through 81-107, investment funds and other pooled funds, institutional investing, and general securities / corporate law
Independent Review Committee experience considered a strong asset
Demonstrated superior skill in drafting agreements or public disclosure documents
Ability to proactively bring projects to completion
Superior organizational and time management skills with experience handling multiple projects at once
General investment knowledge and completion of Canadian Securities Course or Canadian Investment Funds Course considered an asset
Experience relating to portfolio managers / private wealth considered an asset
This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.
We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:
Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
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