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Legal Counsel

BJRC Recruiting • Toronto, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our Client

Our client is a national non-profit investment industry association. As part of a small, highly collaborative team, you will help advance the association’s mission of promoting high standards and supporting members in navigating complex regulatory environments. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the investment management landscape through policy development, stakeholder engagement, and education.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Affairs

  • Monitor securities, tax, and pension regulatory developments and assess their impact on member firms and their clients.
  • Collaborate with the General Counsel and committees to formulate responses to regulatory consultations.

Compliance Support

  • Act as a resource to legal and compliance professionals at member firms, providing regulatory updates and insights on best practices.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external legal and accounting professionals to support compliance initiatives.
  • Support the delivery of compliance programming, including seminars, information sessions, and regular bulletins.
  • Coordinate and support various member committees and working groups, including setting agendas and sourcing speakers.
  • Advocacy & Government Relations

  • Engage with regulators and government stakeholders on industry-related regulatory issues.
  • Facilitate member input to develop advocacy positions on key legislative and regulatory initiatives.
  • Draft or contribute to written submissions and policy responses on behalf of the association.
  • Pension and Retirement Regulation

  • Track changes in pension and retirement legislation and contribute to strategic responses and advocacy planning.
  • General Association Support

  • Support the team on association-wide initiatives, including events and communications, as needed.
  • Requirements

  • A law degree from an accredited Canadian university.
  • 5-10 years of legal experience, ideally within the investment management sector or a relevant regulatory / legal environment.
  • Strong understanding of the Canadian capital markets regulatory framework.
  • Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • A collaborative team player with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and workstreams.
  • Bilingualism (English / French) is an asset but not required.
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