Legal Counsel, Securities & Asset Management (Hybrid)

Fidelity Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 164,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

RRSP contributions

Health benefits

Parental leave

Home office allowance

Volunteer days

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Fidelity Canada is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support across Fidelity Canada. You will advise on securities regulation, draft and negotiate agreements, and monitor developments affecting asset management products.

The role requires solid post-call experience and strong collaboration with product, compliance, and risk teams. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and is based in Toronto, with relocation to Mississauga anticipated.

Qualifications

• LL.B./J.D. degree and member in good standing of a Canadian law society.
• 4 years post call experience in securities, investment funds or asset management law.
• Knowledge of Canadian securities regulation and investment fund regulation.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to all Fidelity Canada companies and business lines.
• Advise on securities laws and regulatory matters related to new products, services, projects and issues.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the asset management industry.
• Prepare and maintain disclosure documents and material contracts for institutional and retail investment products and services offered by Fidelity in Canada.
• Support mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment products.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Identify legal risks and develop practical business solutions.
• Assist with regulatory filings and interactions with securities regulators.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Product, Marketing, Compliance, Risk and Fund Accounting teams.

Skills

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Securities law

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

LL.B./J.D.

Job description

Fidelity Canada is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support across Fidelity Canada. You will advise on securities regulation, draft and negotiate agreements, and monitor developments affecting asset management products.

The role requires solid post-call experience and strong collaboration with product, compliance, and risk teams. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and is based in Toronto, with relocation to Mississauga anticipated.