Senior Legal Counsel

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time
Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Scotiabank is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Toronto, Canada.

About the Role

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal guidance on a broad range of matters, including advising on the development, structuring, and offering of publicly and privately offered investment funds, drafting offering documentation, and negotiating investment management agreements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice, analysis, and support to Scotia Global Asset Management's multi-brand, multi-channel business.
  • Identify and assess legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate risk and protect Scotia Global Asset Management's interests.
  • Advising on the development, structuring, and offering of publicly and privately offered investment funds and drafting documentation relating to.
  • Interpreting legislation which impacts the business, and incorporating legislative changes, practices, and documentation.
  • Researching legal issues of substantial complexity on a global, national, or regional basis and informing the business on developing legal trends and their impact on operations.
  • Identifying and resolving legal and regulatory issues, risks, and concerns, and providing recommended courses of action.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal agreements.
  • Advising on securities regulatory developments and implications.
  • Providing legal research, analysis, and advice on business activities.
  • Instructing and directing the activity of external counsel.
  • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal business units and partners.
Requirements
  • Graduated from a nationally recognized law school.
  • Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • A minimum of 8+ years of corporate/securities law experience gained from a law firm, major financial institution, and/or securities regulatory body, with an emphasis on asset management and investment fund products.
  • Knowledge of and previous experience relating to securities registrant regulation, financial services, the investment fund industry, derivatives transactions, private placements, and/or the Canadian regulatory environment.
Location

Canada: Ontario: Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is a purpose-driven bank that values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

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