Senior Legal Counsel Corporate Law

1 week ago


Canada Canadian Hispanic Bar Association Full time

We are currently recruiting for the position of Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities within our Law Department to support Finance, Treasury, Sustainability and Corporate Governance.

This position will report into the AVP & Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities. You will work closely with a group of legal professionals and senior business leaders, with a primary focus on providing securities, governance and disclosure advice, including legal support and advice for
Corporate financing transactions of all types, including public and private offerings of securities and credit facilities in Canada, the United States and Europe, as well as other treasury activities such as normal course and substantial issuer bids
Significant corporate governance matters including sustainability and major incident management and related policies and procedures
Negotiation of agreements including credit facilities, underwriting agreements, NDAs, transfer agency agreements
Corporate documentation relating to these matters
It will involve coordinating business feedback on agreements and legal documentation, interacting with external counsel and project management.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly accomplished team of legal professionals supporting one of Canada's leading financial services companies.

University Degree, Member of a Provincial Bar in good standing, work experience in securities law and corporate finance matters
~5-7 years legal experience
~ Strong drafting, legal and written communication skills with a practical solution-oriented approach and the ability to use clear, plain language
~ Superior organizational and time management skills with experience addressing multiple projects at once

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Attendance in the office is required for a minimum of 2 days per week, with the possibility of more frequent attendance depending on business needs.

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

is a leading international financial services holding company headquartered in Canada with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses.

It operates in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands:
Canada Life, Canada Life Germany, Canada Life UK, Canada Life Reinsurance, Empower Retirement, Putnam Investments and Irish Life.

In Canada, Great-West Lifeco operates under the Canada Life brand, offering a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions and serves the financial security needs of more than 12 million customers.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employeehas the opportunity toreach their potential.

All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.



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