Asset Management Attorney, Canada

Axiom; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative legal services provider is seeking an experienced legal professional to provide support for asset management. This role requires at least 6 years of legal experience, ideally within the financial sector. The candidate will be responsible for advising on regulations and drafting agreements while primarily working remotely, only visiting clients when necessary. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Health benefits

401K

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• 6+ years of legal experience, preferably in financial services or asset management.
• Experience with institutional asset management and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with alternative asset classes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for TD Asset Management.
• Advise on regulatory matters and distribution issues.
• Draft and negotiate institutional account agreements.

Skills

Legal support for asset management

Regulatory advice

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Experience with institutional asset management

Knowledge of Canadian regulatory frameworks

Education

Licensed to practice in Ontario

Job description

Responsibilities :

• Provide legal support for TD Asset Management, focusing on equity funds, debt, real estate, infrastructure, and private credit
• Advise on regulatory matters and distribution-related client issues
• Participate in firm-wide legal initiatives and organizational transformation projects
• Draft, review, and negotiate institutional account agreements, investment management contracts, and fund documentation
• Update internal policies and procedures in line with regulatory developments
• Deliver actionable legal advice to business partners and manage internal stakeholder relationships
• Support product development and act as a product specialist for alternative funds

Minimum Qualifications :

• Licensed to practice in Ontario
• 6+ years practicing law, preferably within a financial institution, asset manager, or law firm with a strong investment management focus
• Experience with institutional asset management and regulatory frameworks (OSC, CSA)
• Experience with alternative asset classes such as real estate, infrastructure, and direct lending
• Experience negotiating agreements in the asset management space
• Experience in Canadian and / or European markets is a plus

Compensation, Benefits & Location :

This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.