Responsibilities
- Providing legal advice on a wide range of legal and business issues relating to the activities of BIG and its portfoliopanies, particularly within North America
- Supporting BIG in connection with its acquisition and divestiture activities, including the preparation of transaction documents, management of legal due diligence, development of investment structures and facilitation of fundraising activities (including the formation of investment consortia and co-investment arrangements)
- Assisting with corporate financings, interpany reorganizations and executive projects
- Preparing and reviewing agreements, instruments and other documentation, including early-stage transaction documentation (such as confidentiality agreements, memoranda of understanding and related term sheets), shareholder and otherernance agreements, credit agreements and other legal documents, and working with the transaction teams to operationalize the same
- Assisting in developing and implementing legal policies, processes, and standards, including risk management strategies, corporate policies andpliance programs
Requirements
- A minimum of three to five years of legal experience practicing in a top tier international law firm, with a focus on executingplex private equity transactions, preferably with exposure to public mergers and acquisitions, shareholder andernance agreements, and general corporate and securities matters
- Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from a top tier law school, with a demonstrated high-level of academic achievement, and membership in good standing with a state / provincial bar
- Experience with transactions within one or more infrastructure sectors would be considered an asset, but is not a prerequisite
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and rmendations
- Strongmunication skills; ability to present clear and practical legal arguments
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Highly self-motivated and proactive; strong work ethic; eager to take ownership over work product and able to advance work independently
- Team-oriented; demonstrates amitment to shared success with a willingness to wear multiple hats
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsbined with attention to detail and thoroughness
- Excellent organizational skills and capability to effectively manage priorities while meeting timelines
This position is based in Toronto, Ontario and will require travel, from time to time, dependent upon project / transaction dynamics.
Brookfield ismitted to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.
Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
Brookfield ismitted to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We aremitted to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices inpliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected amodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Job ID R2036274