Investment Funds Lawyer

Axiom; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal solutions provider is seeking an Investment Funds Lawyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in investment funds, asset management, or securities law. This position offers competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and typically allows for remote work with some on-site requirements. Applicants should be actively licensed lawyers in Canada and possess a solid understanding of Canadian securities regulation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental benefits

Access to professional development resources

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in investment funds, asset management, or securities law.
• Familiarity with Canadian securities regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and advise on fund documents and agreements.
• Provide legal support on fund registration and regulatory filings.
• Advise on compliance matters for fund managers and portfolio managers.

Skills

Investment funds expertise

Understanding of Canadian securities regulation

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Licensed lawyer in Canada

Job description

About Axiom :

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries.

Job Description :

We are seeking an Investment Funds Lawyer to join our expanding bench of legal professionals supporting top-tier clients in the financial services sector. This role is ideal for a motivated lawyer with a background in investment funds and a strong understanding of Canadian securities regulation. The successful candidate will have experience advising on the formation, distribution, and ongoing compliance of various fund structures, including public mutual funds, pooled funds, limited partnerships, and exempt market vehicles.

Responsibilities :

• Draft, review, and advise on offering documents, fund agreements, and disclosure materials across various fund structures (e.g., mutual funds, pooled funds, limited partnerships).
• Provide legal support on fund registration, governance, and regulatory filings.
• Advise on compliance matters affecting fund managers, portfolio managers, and exempt market dealers.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the Canadian investment funds space and assess their impact on products and operations.

Qualifications :

8+ years of experience in investment funds, asset management, or securities law, ideally from an in-house legal team.

Familiarity with the Canadian securities regulatory environment and fund-related instruments.

Actively licensed and in good standing as a lawyer in a Canadian province.

Compensation, Benefits & Location :

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, 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.