Legal Counsel

Global X Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global X Canada is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to support its legal team in Toronto. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with securities laws, and providing legal advice across various investment matters. With a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth, this role is ideal for those passionate about financial services.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Graduated from a nationally recognized law school.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum three years of corporate/securities law experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents including prospectuses and contracts.
• Advising on securities laws and regulatory compliance.
• Managing external legal counsel and supporting compliance team.

Skills

Corporate Law

Securities Law

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Global X is seeking a talented and energetic lawyer to join the legal team in our Toronto office as Legal Counsel. This is an opportunity to join Canada’s most innovative ETF provider. As a key member of the legal team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and support across a broad range of investment and enterprise matters.

About Us :

Global X Investments Canada Inc. (“Global X”) is an innovative financial services company that offers one of the largest suites of exchange traded funds in Canada. The Global X Fund family includes a broadly diversified range of solutions for investors of all experience levels to meet their investment objectives in a variety of market conditions. Global X currently has over $40 billion of assets under management and 142 ETFs as at May 31, 2025, listed on major Canadian stock exchanges. Global X is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, which manages approximately $900 billion of assets across 19 countries and global markets around the world.

Key Responsibilities :

You will deliver expert and experienced legal support to Global X’s business, operations and corporate affairs, with a focus on its investment fund manager and portfolio manager activities, including :

• drafting documents, including prospectuses, material contracts, corporate documents, regulatory applications and filings in support of the creation and continuous distribution of Global X's ETFs
• drafting and negotiating agreements, including investment management agreements, sub-advisor agreements, dealer agreements, broker documentation, custody agreements and employment agreements
• staying abreast of industry and regulatory developments affecting Global X
• advising internally on a wide array of new and existing securities laws and regulatory developments, including compliance with National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds and other applicable laws and regulations
• identifying risks and implementing appropriate actions to mitigate them
• building effective relationships and collaborating with internal / external stakeholder
• instructing and managing external legal counsel
• supporting and collaborating with compliance team in relation to a broad range of matters
• generally assisting on other legal matters as they arise

Qualifications :

• Graduated from a nationally recognized law school
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• A minimum of three years of corporate / securities law experience gained from a law firm, major financial institution and / or securities regulatory body, with an emphasis on asset management and investment fund products
• Knowledge of and previous experience relating to financial services, the investment fund industry, mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and / or the Canadian regulatory environment

What We Offer :

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Incredible opportunities for professional development and growth
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the financial well-being of Canadian investors

Global X is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a respectful, welcoming and accessible environment for all people. All employment decisions at Global X are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, colour, age, marital status or disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. During the hiring process, for those job applicants selected for interviews, any required accommodation will be provided. If the successful candidate requires accommodations, an individual accommodation plan will be established, and the proper adjustments will be made to support them.