Senior Legal Counsel, Investments

2 months ago


Quebec, Canada iA Groupe financier iA Financial Group Full time

Sector: Legal / Securities / Investments / Legal Counsel / Permanent / Remote / Hybrid / Montreal / Quebec / As soon as possible

Would you like to achieve your full potential within a constantly evolving company? Do you enjoy being involved in various types of files, working as part of a team, and demonstrating rigor? Are you at ease in a proactive environment, have good organizational skills and can express your thoughts and influence your partners?

iA Financial Group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Legal Services team, primarily dedicated to supporting our subsidiary, iA Global Asset Management (iAGAM), one of Canada's largest asset managers, with over $100 billion in assets under management.

Your responsibilities, in collaboration with other team members, include:

  • Providing legal support to iAGAM teams responsible for investment in debt, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and transactional agreements, including derivatives and financing agreements
  • Providing legal advice related to portfolio management and investment funds regulation
  • Anticipating, identifying, and assisting in managing legal risks associated with new investment strategies and activities, as well as new laws or regulations affecting the investment sector
  • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with business partners.

Profile

  • Member of the Quebec Bar;
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in commercial and/or securities law within a law firm, asset management firm, or financial institution;
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, and ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders;
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities and work independently to provide legal support for major projects in a demanding and rapidly changing environment;
  • Advanced level of English, both spoken and written, due to daily tasks to be performed in English, such as drafting and reviewing legal documents in English (80%) and meetings/calls with internal and external English-speaking partners (70%);
  • Advanced level of French, both spoken and written.
  • Previous experience in securities, financial services, derivatives transactions, or private placements (an asset).
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.

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