This is a regular, full time role You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026 when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway. At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years.
We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future. Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day.
You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally. Reporting to the Director Procurement & Legal Counsel Sr, the Legal Counsel will oversee contract drafts, reviews, negotiates, and manages various contracts, including the interpretation of such contracts and the implementation of amendments. Independently draft, review,
negotiate and manage a variety of agreements Liaise and collaborate with external and internal Fidelity business partners to ensure necessary legal documentation is completed in accordance with timelines/policies Assist in the continual improvement of processes, documentation and practices to achieve a more efficient workflow Assist with supplied sourcing, onboarding and engagement as well as ad-hoc projects as necessary Drafting, maintaining and updating material contracts, as required Coordinating and implementing comments received from internal and external parties Contributing to the development, implementation and enhancement of legal and procurement policies and procedures Identifying and driving opportunities to streamline, standardize and automate contracting processes, including leveraging technology to improve efficiency and consistency Completion of the Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree or equivalent experience Experience with technology contracts and/or AI vendors is an asset 4+ years of experience in the legal or procurement department of a large commercial organization or a large law firm Licensed as a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada Comfortable using contract lifecycle systems and contract management software or other legal technology solutions Prior mutual fund industry experience is an asset Excellent contract drafting skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Superior communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to collaboratively solve legal issues Knowledge of corporate law Proficiency with MS Office Suite Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus
Total annual cash compensation (base salary plus target bonus) ranges from $