19 Oct
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CIRO / OCRI
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Vancouver
19 Oct
CIRO / OCRI
Vancouver
About Us As a self-regulatory organization, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. At the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), we are 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.About Us As a self-regulatory organization, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. At the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), we are 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.About This Opportunity Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary plays a pivotal role in the seamless execution of CIRO’s governance framework by ensuring the Board of Directors and its committees operate in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This role acts as a key governance advisor to the Board, maintains official records, and ensures accurate documentation of corporate decisions.Core Responsibilities: Working with the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, serving as one of the primary governance contacts for the Board of Directors and its committeesPrepare, distribute, and maintain Board and committee meeting agendas, materials,
and minutesEnsure accurate and timely documentation of Board resolutions and decisionsEnsure ongoing compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, while monitoring any changes and recommending necessary action as requiredAssist in the development, review, and implementation of governance policies and proceduresFacilitate timely and transparent communication regarding decisions, policies, and regulatory updatesIdentify governance risks and recommend mitigation strategies based on best practicesCoordinate the various activities related to the productive conduct of the Annual MeetingMonitor compliance with Board terms, elections, appointments, and officer rolesProvide legal support to CIRO, conducting legal reviews and providing advice on a variety of corporate law and regulatory issuesWhat You Bring: Must-haves A law degree and a minimum of 3 years post-call experience in a legal or corporate secretarial role within the financial sector and/or a regulatory environmentStrong understanding of governance principles and fiduciary responsibilitiesExcellent communication, presentation and writing skillsExcellent organizational skillswith strong attention to detailDemonstrated initiative and dependabilityAbility todemonstrateprofessionalism when interacting with members of the Board and other senior leadersAbility tomaintainthe highest standard of confidentiality in all matters related to Board materials,minutesand sensitive informationExperience in,and strong knowledge of,regulatory processes and associated rulesExperience preparing legal documentation for a Board-level audienceAbility to travel within Canada for Board meetings as needed (5%-10% of the time)Nice to Haves French language skillsWhat we offer: Competitive base salary in alignment with marketPerformance based bonus *Hybrid work environmentEmployer paid Health Benefits and Spending
📌 Senior Legal Counsel And Assistant Corporate Secretary (Vancouver)
🏢 CIRO / OCRI
📍 Vancouver