Legal Counsel, Asset Management

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

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