Policy Counsel

Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance based bonus

Hybrid work environment

Employer paid Health Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid flex and sick days

Continuous learning funding

Job summary

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is seeking a Policy Counsel for its Member Regulation Policy Team in Toronto. This role involves developing and drafting Dealer Member regulations, supporting advisory committees, and interpreting rules while representing CIRO externally.

Candidates must possess a Law Degree, be a member of the Bar, and have at least 3 years of legal experience. CIRO offers a competitive salary, hybrid work environment, and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law in a relevant field.
• Member in good standing of a Bar in one or more Canadian jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and draft new and revised Dealer Member regulations.
• Support advisory committees and present policy initiatives.
• Interpret Dealer Member rules and conduct presentations.

Skills

Legal research and drafting skills

Project management

Multi-tasking

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Law Degree (LL.B. or J.D.)

Job description

40 Temperance Street
Suite 2600
Toronto, ON M5H0B4, CAN

As a self‑regulatory organization, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is committed to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada’s capital markets. Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets.

Reporting to the Director, Member Regulation Policy, the Policy Counsel, Member Regulation Policy is a member of the Member Regulation Policy Team (MRP), and is responsible for working on policy initiatives relating to the development, drafting, review and approval of new and revised CIRO Dealer Member regulations and guidance, and participates in the other operational and day‑to‑day work of MRP.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and draft new and revised Dealer Member regulations and guidance, working in collaboration with other CIRO staff and external stakeholders as required
• Responsible for the review and approval process of proposed Dealer Member regulation policy initiatives
• Provide support to CIRO advisory committees by preparing meeting materials in consultation with the applicable committee chair and presenting policy initiatives to the committees
• Support and represent CIRO externally, provide interpretation of Dealer Member rules, and conduct presentations to others (e.g., other regulatory staff, Dealer Members and other applicable stakeholders) on various matters of interest to the investment industry

Must‑haves

• Law Degree (LL.B. or J.D.)
• Member, in good standing, of a Bar in one or more Canadian jurisdictions
• A minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law in either private practice or as in‑house counsel
• Project and/or transaction experience would be an asset
• Successful completion of one or more of the Canadian Securities Course, the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course, the Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course, and the Chief Compliance Officers Qualifying Exam would be an asset
• Compliance or legal experience at a CIRO dealer member firm would be an asset

Nice to Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including legal research and drafting skills
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize competing matters
• Knowledge of CIRO Dealer Member rules, requirements and guidance would be an asset
• Understanding of the role and operations of the CIRO departments responsible for Dealer Member conduct compliance and enforcement of Dealer Member rules and requirements would be an asset

What we Offer

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus *
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment *
• Paid flex days and sick days *
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up *
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations

Our Commitment

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process across Canada. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to providing accommodations upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation.