Chief Legal Officer & Growth Partner - Remote

Yorktown Search Partners; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing investment and advisory platform is seeking a Chief Legal Officer / Head of Legal Advisory to oversee legal structuring and governance. The role requires 10-15 years of legal experience, particularly in corporate law and M&A, along with strategic insight and a collaborative mindset. The compensation structure includes a market-driven deferred salary, equity participation, and performance-based incentives, aligning with the firm’s entrepreneurial model.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of legal experience in corporate law, M&A, securities, or fund advisory.
• Demonstrated experience in structuring private investments and complex transactions.
• Strong operator mindset and comfort with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review all core legal documentation.
• Lead entity governance and maintain compliance with securities laws.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and implement compliance policies.

Skills

Legal experience in corporate law

M&A and securities

Ability to manage external counsel

Strategic planning and execution

Strong business acumen

Education

Licensed to practice in a common law jurisdiction

Job description

A growing investment and advisory platform is seeking a Chief Legal Officer / Head of Legal Advisory to oversee legal structuring and governance. The role requires 10-15 years of legal experience, particularly in corporate law and M&A, along with strategic insight and a collaborative mindset. The compensation structure includes a market-driven deferred salary, equity participation, and performance-based incentives, aligning with the firm’s entrepreneurial model.