Legal Counsel Contracts

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Fidelity Investments Full time

Description

This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote and in-office working

Who We Are

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future. 

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

What We Do

Reporting to the Director Procurement & Sr Legal Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, the Legal Counsel will oversee contracts drafts, reviews, negotiates, and manages various contracts, including the interpretation of such contracts and the implementation of amendments.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Reviewing and considering all pertinent issues which arise in the context of negotiations

Tracking all relevant securities & pension law issues which may affect the negotiation of investment management agreements on behalf of FIC

Independently draft, review, negotiate and manage a variety of agreements

Liaise and collaborate with external and internal Fidelity business partners to ensure necessary legal documentation is completed in accordance with timelines/policies

Assist in the continual improvement of processes, documentation and practices to achieve a more efficient workflow

Assist with supplied sourcing, onboarding and engagement as well as ad-hoc projects as necessary

Drafting, maintaining and updating material contracts, as required

Provide general legal advice including in the following circumstances and acts as the Legal expert for Special Projects within FIC

Coordinating and implementing comments received from internal and external parties

Participating in document review committee meetings

Review and coordination of fund investment and other corporate action documentation (e.g., subscription agreements for private placements).

Support compliance department (e.g., compliance certificate review)

Provide support with corporate contracts and Intellectual property issues (e.g., FIC-related trademarks)

What We’re Looking For

Completion of the Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree

Completion of Canadian Securities Law Course or IFIC Mutual Fund Course is an asset

4+ years of experience in the legal or procurement department of a large commercial organization or a large law firm

Licensed as a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada

Experience in contracts required

Prior mutual fund industry experience is an asset

What you will Bring:

Excellent contract drafting skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Superior communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to collaboratively solve legal issues

Knowledge of corporate law

Ability to adapt and is responsive to competing priorities

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

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