Senior Counsel, Individual Wealth

Permanent Full Time (Full-time) Reporting to the Assistant Vice President & Senior Counsel, Individual Wealth, you will be a key member of the legal team supporting Canada Life’s rapidly growing Canadian wealth businesses. You will provide practical and timely legal advice on strategic and tactical business issues and initiatives related to the distribution of securities and mutual funds, discretionary investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, and the ongoing operation of investment dealer and mutual fund dealer lines of business. You will work closely with a group of legal professionals and business leaders on a range of securities and general corporate/commercial matters, including product and service offerings, new lines of business, drafting client‑facing agreements, interpreting regulations, and negotiating complex agreements. Your work will develop expertise in dynamic practice areas. Accountabilities Work collaboratively with business and functional partners to provide practical, risk‑based legal advice on wide‑ranging matters impacting Canada Life’s wealth businesses. Maintain in‑depth knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to Canada Life’s wealth businesses and advise on regulatory developments, including securities laws and other legislation pertaining to investment dealers and mutual fund dealers. Advise the compliance function on internal policies and procedures to mitigate risk, meet regulatory requirements, and improve operational efficiency. Draft account agreements, client disclosures, communications, regulatory applications, and filings supporting new and existing business initiatives. Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements such as distribution agreements, investment management and sub‑advisor agreements, subscription agreements, introducing broker/carrying broker arrangements, custody arrangements, principal‑agent agreements, referral arrangements, and technology and outsourcing agreements related to investment dealer and mutual fund dealer operations. Advise on the formation of new lines of businesses, registration matters, trust and estate matters, and the administration of investment dealer and mutual fund dealer businesses, as well as provision of investment management advice in non‑discretionary and discretionary relationships. Advise on firm and advisor regulatory compliance, including conduct issues, and provide securities regulatory advice on litigation matters impacting the wealth lines of business. Instruct and manage external counsel. Qualifications and Competencies Law degree, member in good standing of a provincial bar. Minimum of eight years of relevant legal experience (law firm, in‑house, or securities regulatory body). Extensive knowledge of provincial and territorial securities laws, regulations and policies, including registrant regulation (NI 31‑103, NI 33‑109), CIRO rules for investment and mutual fund dealers, and NI 81‑105. Strong knowledge of securities‑industry regulatory compliance practices applicable to investment and mutual fund dealers. Experience advising on discretionary investment/managed account programs (UMA and/or SMAs) and familiarity with associated rules, regulations and guidance. Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a practical solution‑oriented approach and big‑picture thinking. Demonstrated superior drafting skills. Ability to proactively bring projects to completion. Highly focused with attention to detail. Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience simplifying and resolving complex problems. Superior organizational and time‑management skills, handling multiple projects simultaneously. Career opportunities will be open at least five business days from the date of posting; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Be your best at Canada Life – apply today Canada Life is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and customers. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr