Job Description
Reporting to the AVP & Senior Counsel, you will be a key member of the legal team providing support to our Canadian wealth and asset management businesses by providing advice on strategic and tactical business issues related to securities law and investment fund manufacturing and distribution. You will work closely with 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 the businesses. Your work will be wide-ranging and will provide the opportunity to develop expertise in dynamic practice areas. Accountabilities: Work with business and functional partners to provide practical, risk-based legal advice on a 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 Support product development and reorganizations Support institutional investment management activities Negotiate contracts Research and advise on legal issues of substantial complexity and advise on regulatory requirements and developments Advise on individual and firm registrant regulation matters Develop legal structures for new and innovative investment products and services Review marketing materials Qualifications and Competencies: Law Degree, Member in good standing of a provincial Bar Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal work experience Knowledge and experience with National Instrument 31-103 81-101 through 81-107, investment funds and other pooled funds, institutional investing, and general securities / Independent Review Committee experience is an asset Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated superior skill in drafting agreements or public disclosure documents Ability to proactively bring projects to completion Strong attention to detail Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with experience simplifying and resolving complex problems Superior organizational and time management skills with ability to handle multiple projects Investment knowledge and completion of CSC or CIF course an asset Experience relating to portfolio managers / private wealth an asset Location: Toronto/London/Winnipeg Please use the link to apply directly on our website:#J-18808-Ljbffr