Senior Legal Counsel – Asset Management & Investment Funds
Organising Institution / Firm
Clearlegaljobs.com
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
Minimum 3 years of experience practicing securities law, investment management law, asset management law, or investment funds law at a leading law firm or in-house legal department. Strong knowledge of Canadian securities regulations (NI 31-103, NI 81-101 through 81-107).
🛡️ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Clearlegaljobs.com is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to support a leading financial institution's asset management business in Toronto. The role focuses on investment fund governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal counsel for mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investment products.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 3 years of experience in securities, investment management, or asset management law.
- Proven experience at a leading law firm or in-house legal department.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian securities regulations, specifically National Instrument 31-103 and National Instruments 81-101 through 81-107.
- Experience advising investment fund managers, portfolio managers, or ETF sponsors.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Provide legal advice on the lifecycle of investment products, including launch, registration, and distribution.
- Draft and negotiate commercial and fund-related legal documentation, including prospectuses and offering memoranda.
- Advise on portfolio management activities and investment fund manager obligations.
- Collaborate with compliance teams and external counsel on regulatory developments and governance matters.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation: Not specified.
Mode: Full-time, In-house.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must apply via the official LinkedIn job portal. Ensure your profile is updated with relevant experience in securities and investment fund regulation.
Application Link: Official LinkedIn Job Posting