Legal Counsel Ii

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Ontario Securities Commission Full time

**Legal Counsel II**
**Compliance and Registrant Regulation Branch**
**Permanent, Full-Time**
**File #23-31**

***Who We Are**

The **Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) **is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The Commission’s mandate is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair and efficient capital markets and confidence in capital markets, to foster capital formation and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, adjudication and enforcement work. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.

**We offer an inclusive, diverse, fair and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.**

**What We Do**

The **Compliance and Registrant Regulation (CRR)** Branch oversees the dealers, advisers and investment fund managers that the public relies upon when investing in securities. Using a risk-based approach, CRR focuses on initial and ongoing registration and compliance reviews of registrants. CRR also develops significant policy/legislative initiatives affecting registered firms and individuals, at both the Ontario and national levels. The branch consists of integrated, multi-disciplinary teams including professional staff (chartered accountants and lawyers), registration officers (corporate and individual), and support staff.

CRR is currently hiring for a permanent, full-time Legal Counsel to join their team.

**Summary**

The **Legal Counsel **is a dynamic role within the Registration Team which carries out a fundamental function for Ontario securities regulation. Reporting to the Manager, the Legal Counsel provides advice and recommends courses of action regarding the securities registration regime in Canada, including on novel matters.

The Legal Counsel routinely engages with external stakeholders, making impactful contributions within the securities regulatory environment.

**In this role you will have the opportunity to**:

- Develop a strong network of working relationships with legal practitioners and other professionals through work in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment.
- Foster and build productive relationships with the registrant community and contribute to the Branch’s ability to efficiently and effectively grant registration to individuals and firms.
- Promote a results-oriented environment where the impact of registrant regulation activities are visible in terms of investor protection and confidence in Ontario’s capital markets.

***Key Duties and Responsibilities**

The Legal Counsel supports the Registration Team by advising on the registration regime in Canada under National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements and Ongoing Registrant Obligations and related instruments.

The Legal Counsel engages in outreach with the business community and plays an impactful role in navigating legal and business challenges and driving solutions on registration-related issues.

The Legal Counsel also carries out a key function in the development of significant policy/legislative initiatives affecting registrants at both the Ontario and national levels. Through working with professionals among the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, the Legal Counsel promotes effective and consistent approaches on registration-related issues across Canada.

***Qualifications for Success**
- A membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Minimum 5 years relevant securities/industry experience post call to the Bar
- A strong understanding of the securities industry and securities legislation
- Demonstrated proficiency in balancing regulatory objectives with practical business considerations
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative recommendations
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
- Excellent research and legal drafting skills including experience drafting legislation, rules or other regulatory instruments
- Strong analytical thinker able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
- Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate various aspects of projects and policies with appropriate staff within the organization

***Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.**

**We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.**
- The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with D

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