Global Senior Legal Counsel — Regulatory Strategy (Hybrid)

Morningstar; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global rating agency is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee legal affairs across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and supporting business initiatives. This role involves negotiating agreements, maintaining legal documents, and advising on regulatory matters. Ideally, candidates will have a law degree, be admitted in Illinois, New York, or Ontario, and possess at least 10 years of experience in financial services. The role offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of financial services experience in a regulated business.
• Knowledge of structured finance and capital markets.
• Experience managing a small team is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to commercial business initiatives.
• Negotiate various agreements related to credit ratings.
• Maintain and organize contractual documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Leadership skills

Integrity

Excellent judgement

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative teammate

Education

Law degree

Admitted to practice in Illinois, New York or Ontario

Job description

A global rating agency is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee legal affairs across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and supporting business initiatives. This role involves negotiating agreements, maintaining legal documents, and advising on regulatory matters. Ideally, candidates will have a law degree, be admitted in Illinois, New York, or Ontario, and possess at least 10 years of experience in financial services. The role offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration.