Senior Counsel, Wealth Distribution

Sun Life Financial; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services organization as a lawyer, focusing on legal support for investment and mutual fund businesses. You'll provide critical legal guidance on regulatory matters, contributing to our mission of making financial security brighter for clients while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. This role offers flexible hybrid work options with competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work model

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Pension and savings programs

Continuous professional development

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Ontario.
• Experience in supporting mutual fund and investment businesses.
• Extensive knowledge of Securities rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal advice on Securities laws and regulatory matters.
• Review regulatory inquiries and client concerns.
• Negotiate and write agreements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

Membership with a Canadian law society

Law degree

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

At Sun Life, we value your unique background and perspective. We're looking for someone who can bring their best self to our team. You'll work with experts who are excited to share their knowledge, and leaders who will help you grow. Every day, you'll have the chance to brighten our clients' lives – they're at the heart of everything we do.

We're offering an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who understands business and puts clients first. You'll join our dynamic legal team supporting Sun Life Canada's investment and mutual fund businesses reporting to the Assistant Vice-President & Managing Counsel for Retail Advice & Solutions.

You can work from Toronto or Waterloo, with the flexibility to split your time between home and office.

What you'll do:

We're looking for someone adaptable and confident. You'll provide timely legal advice to business leaders on Securities and regulatory matters, operations, risk management, and more. Your work will involve:

• Providing proactive and timely advice on Securities laws and regulations
• Reviewing regulatory inquiries and client concerns
• Advising on product and marketing materials
• Providing guidance in relation to litigation and regulatory investigations
• Writing and negotiating agreements
• Contributing to Sun Life's advocacy initiatives on legal regulatory developments and changes

What you need to succeed:

• Membership with a Canadian law society, preferably in Ontario
• Experience in supporting mutual fund and investment businesses is a must
• Extensive knowledge of Securities rules and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) matters
• Enthusiasm for using data and technology to solve problems
• Confidence in communicating and influencing others
• Ability to simplify complex issues and think creatively
• Clear writing and speaking skills
• Skill in prioritizing work based on risk
• Talent for building relationships across the company

What’s in it for you?

• Great Place to Work Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2025, 2024 and 2023
• Great Place to Work Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada - 2025
• Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work certification from Excellence Canada. Sun Life is one of only four companies in Canada to ever receive this certification – 2024
• Top Work Places for Remote Work – Monster Canada - 2024
• Great Place to Work Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2024 and 2022
• Great Place to Work Certified for Best Workplaces for Women in Canada - 2024
• Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [e-mail] .

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

120,000/120 000 - 190,000/190 000

Job Category:

Legal

Posting End Date:

30/07/2025