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 /
corporate law
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
Contact: Umbar.Rafi@canadalife.com
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