Director, Enterprise Legal (Pension Legal & Plan Administration)

OMERS; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension plan is seeking a Pension Lawyer to join their Toronto team as a Director. The role involves providing legal advice on pension plan administration, managing case files, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Candidates should have a strong background in pension law and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The position supports a hybrid work environment, requiring office attendance at least 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice law in Ontario.
• At least 6 years of experience in pension legal work.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on OMERS pension plans.
• Manage case files and litigation matters.
• Draft policies and procedures for governance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Adaptability

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise, and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a purpose-driven, dynamic, and sustainable pension plan. An industry-leading global investor with teams in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney, and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 600,000+ members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

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We are looking for an experienced Pension Lawyer to join our Pension Legal and Plan Administration (PLPA) team in Toronto as a Director reporting to the Vice President of the PLPA. As a member of the team, you will provide legal advice and design solutions on issues like plan design, case escalations, complex plan administration, and broader pension initiatives. You will interact with internal and external stakeholders, always upholding OMERS' vision and core mission.

As a Director in the PLPA, you will be a subject-matter expert, bringing a legal lens to projects. The successful candidate should have an advanced understanding of defined benefit pension fundamentals to support key legal projects and facilitate innovation in governance and administration to meet evolving stakeholder needs.

We believe in the importance of time together in the office for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our flexible hybrid work guidelines require teams to come to the office at least 4 days per week.

Responsibilities include:

1. Advice related to the day-to-day administration and interpretation of the OMERS pension plans
2. Case file management (including internal processes and litigation matters)
3. Providing advice on legal and governance requirements, drafting policies and procedures
4. Monitoring legislative and regulatory reforms, industry developments, and recommending responses
5. Preparing pension materials like amendments, policies, communication materials, and plan documents
6. Reviewing and developing reports and presentations for Boards, leadership, and communications

To succeed, you should:

• Be qualified to practice law in Ontario
• Have at least 6 years of experience in pension legal work in Ontario
• Possess deep knowledge of pension law, including Income Tax Act provisions
• Have experience in pension plan administration, design, communications, and policy development

Beneficial qualifications include:

• Experience in legal and compliance reviews of pension administration and communications
• Knowledge of related legal areas like trust, family, employment, estate law, and pension investment rules
• Public sector experience, particularly with public pension plans

Skills required:

• Excellent written and oral communication, with attention to detail and audience tailoring
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex situations and synthesize information
• High integrity and discretion for sensitive information
• Adaptability to changing environments
• Project management and solution development skills

Our people-first culture reflects the communities we serve and supports an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We foster a sense of belonging through Employee Resource Groups, executive sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee, and recognition programs.