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Legal Counsel

Clearlegaljobs.com • Toronto, Ontario, CA
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Legal Counsel – Asset Management & Investment Funds

Join a leading financial institution as a Senior Legal Counsel supporting one of Canada's largest asset management businesses. This asset management lawyer position offers the opportunity to work on mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, pooled funds, securities regulation, portfolio management, and investment fund governance within a sophisticated in-house legal team.

About The Role

As a member of the Wealth and Asset Management Legal Team, you will provide strategic legal counsel to support the growth, governance, and regulatory compliance of investment products and asset management services. You will partner closely with business leaders, compliance professionals, and external counsel to deliver practical legal solutions that advance business objectives while maintaining strong risk management standards.

This position is primarily focused on supporting TD Asset Management (TDAM), a leading investment fund manager serving retail, institutional, and wealth management clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on the creation, launch, registration, distribution, and ongoing management of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alternative investment funds, private pooled funds, and other investment products.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, investment management agreements, distribution agreements, and fund-related legal documentation.
  • Prepare and review investment fund disclosure documents, including prospectuses, offering memoranda, annual information forms, fund facts documents, and continuous disclosure filings.
  • Advise on securities law, investment fund regulation, portfolio management activities, and investment fund manager obligations.
  • Support strategic business initiatives, including international and cross-border fund distribution projects.
  • Provide guidance on governance matters, regulatory developments, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with senior management, business stakeholders, compliance teams, and external legal advisors to support business growth and regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience practicing securities law, investment management law, asset management law, or investment funds law at a leading law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian securities regulations, including National Instrument 31-103 and National Instruments 81-101 through 81-107.
  • Experience advising investment fund managers, portfolio managers, mutual fund organizations, ETF sponsors, wealth management firms, or institutional investment businesses.
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and reviewing investment fund prospectuses, offering memoranda, disclosure documents, and securities filings.
  • Excellent analytical, legal drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex legal and regulatory matters effectively to executives, business leaders, and stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and regulatory deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Independent Review Committee (IRC) experience is considered a valuable asset.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding legal career in asset management, securities law, investment funds, and wealth management while working alongside experienced legal professionals and industry leaders. You'll gain exposure to innovative investment products, complex regulatory matters, and strategic business initiatives within one of North America's leading financial institutions.

Whether your background includes mutual funds, ETFs, securities regulation, portfolio management, or investment fund governance, you'll find opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career advancement.

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