Legal Counsel, Corporate Legal & Procurement

Innocap; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Counsel to oversee corporate and procurement activities. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and governance. Your expertise in transactional and commercial law will be crucial as you advise on vendor agreements and draft essential legal documents. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, where you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the asset management sector. This role offers a chance to grow your career while shaping the future of alternative investments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in-house or at a law firm.
• Strong business acumen and keen interest in document management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Advise teams on legal aspects of vendor agreements and corporate needs.
• Draft agreements balancing business needs with risk management.

Skills

Transactional Law

Commercial Law

Corporate Governance

Document Management Solutions

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Law Degree

Member of Canadian Bar

Tools

Legal Document Management Software

Job description

Legal Counsel, Corporate Legal & Procurement

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About Innocap

Innocap is the world’s leading firm of managed account platform services. With over US$85 billion in assets under management, over 450 employees and offices in five countries, we are shaping the future of alternative investments for institutional owners and allocators. Our mission is to revolutionize the asset management industry and to provide customized expert services and an exceptional client experience.

About Innocap

Innocap is the world’s leading firm of managed account platform services. With over US$85 billion in assets under management, over 450 employees and offices in five countries, we are shaping the future of alternative investments for institutional owners and allocators. Our mission is to revolutionize the asset management industry and to provide customized expert services and an exceptional client experience.

We are seeking forward-thinking individuals to join us on our exciting journey. Innocap’s success is built on the diversity of our people and the strength of their ambitions. We empower our teams and foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, and growth. At Innocap, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your career, work on exciting projects, and make a real impact.

About The Role

As the Legal Counsel, Corporate & Procurement, reporting to the Global Head of Corporate Legal and Governance and Corporate Secretary, you will work with various stakeholders to manage the corporate and procurement activities from a legal perspective, and ensure the proper governance and maintenance of the legal documentation of Innocap.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Contribute to the achievement of the business objectives by advising various teams on the legal aspects of vendor agreements, mainly related to the corporate needs of the Innocap Group (IT Services, Market Data Services, resources services, etc.
• Lead or support, as applicable, negotiations with service providers.
• Draft agreements that balance business needs and an adequate level of risk.
• Act as the main point of contact for the preparation and update of intra-group services agreements.
• Ensure the effective operation of the procurement function and related processes.
• Participate in the strategic deployment of a company-wide document management solution.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance to Innocap, while actively contributing to the implementation of regulatory, corporate and procurement initiatives.
• Ensure the proper sharing of corporate information internally and externally, especially for customer due diligence and anti-money laundering compliance;
  
  

Primary Qualificationd & Skills

• Member of the bar of at least one Canadian province or territory or one U.S. state, preferably Québec, Ontario and/or New York;
• Minimum of 6years of experience in transactional, commercial, or corporate law (inter-company relations, procurement, insurance, etc.) acquired either in-house or at a law firm;
• Strong business acumen;
• Keen interest in developing, implementing and managing electronic solutions for document management;
• Knowledge of the financial markets;
• Thorough and detail-oriented;
• Bilingualism is essential, with strong drafting skills in both French and English, critical for the international nature of the work.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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