Assistant Vice President, Lead Assistant General Counsel

Primerica; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Assistant General Counsel to join their dynamic Legal team. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic legal advice on complex corporate matters, ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting executive management. You will be instrumental in developing the company's legal strategy and risk management framework, collaborating closely with various teams to enhance legal processes and efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and mentor a talented legal team while representing the legal function at the executive level. If you are a seasoned legal professional with a passion for the financial services sector, this role is your chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in legal counsel within financial services.
• Strong understanding of Canadian laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate and securities regulation compliance.
• Support business operations with legal counsel to management.

Skills

Legal Counsel

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

LL.B./J.D. from an accredited university

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Lead Assistant General Counsel

Apply locations Mississauga, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-017:012025

About this Position

We are looking for a Lead Assistant General Counsel to join our Legal team.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Advising the company on corporate and securities regulation compliance, prospectus reviews, assess and advise on regulatory changes and providing legal support for corporate governance matters
• Working closely with the General Counsel on the provision of strategic legal advice on complex matters, managing legal risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Supporting business operations by offering legal counsel to executive management
• Providing advice on legal implications of strategic business decisions across a wide range of legal issues in a pragmatic, flexible and collaborative manner with a focus on the operational responsibilities of a Mutual Fund Dealer and Mutual Fund Manager
• Ongoing monitoring of compliance with relevant laws, regulations and industry guidelines, covering securities, technology, artificial intelligence, data privacy and other technology driven initiatives
• Analyzing legal issues, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents including complex contracts, agreements and opinions
• Providing ongoing support and work collaboratively with the Securities Compliance Team to ensure continued regulatory adherence
• Negotiating contract terms and managing due diligence processes effectively
• Contributing to the development of the company’s legal strategy and risk management framework including conducting research and preparing opinions that assist in the advancement of key business objectives
• Identifying opportunities to improve legal processes and efficiency
• Responsible for annual review and regulatory filings required for an investment fund manager
• Attending to other matters and special projects as assigned by the General Counsel
• Representing the General Counsel and Legal Team in front of Executive Management both locally and at the Parent Company level, which may include presentations and real time advice and guidance
• Provide supervision and guidance to members of the legal team

Preferred Qualifications:

• LL.B./J.D. from an accredited university in Canada or equivalent and a Member in good standing with at least one Canadian provincial law society, with a preference for Ontario
• Minimum 10 - 15 years’ experience in a managerial or leadership role providing legal counsel in the financial services sector – experience within the Securities and/or Mutual Fund industries preferred
• Individuals with securities and general litigation experience would be considered an asset
• Investment filings and documentation review/preparation experience with mutual funds
• Excellent negotiation skills to effectively interact with all levels of management, stakeholders and regulators
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exhibited leadership and mentorship qualities developed through active involvement and guidance
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant Canadian laws and regulations
• Ability to manage complex legal matters with a high degree of autonomy
• Regulatory risk management, policy development/review experience
• Highly organized and able to quickly adapt to a high change, growth environment
• Superior interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

This position has a wide range of duties that will be assigned to greater or lesser degree depending upon the skill set, experience and performance of the successful candidate. As such, the above-noted qualifications may evolve or change as the position evolves.