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.

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 agile and complex world of Canadian capital markets.

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.

Working with the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, serving as one of the primary governance contacts for the Board of Directors and its committees

Prepare, distribute, and maintain Board and committee meeting agendas, materials, and minutes





Ensure ongoing compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, while monitoring any changes and recommending necessary action as required

Assist in the development, review, and implementation of governance policies and procedures

Facilitate timely and transparent communication regarding decisions, policies, and regulatory updates

Identify governance risks and recommend mitigation strategies based on best practices

Monitor compliance with Board terms, elections, appointments, and officer roles

Provide legal support to CIRO, conducting legal reviews and providing advice on a variety of corporate law and regulatory issues 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 environment

Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills

Ability todemonstrateprofessionalism when interacting with members of the Board and other senior leaders

Ability tomaintainthe highest standard of confidentiality in all matters related to Board materials,minutesand sensitive information

Experience in,and strong knowledge of,regulatory processes and associated rules

Experience preparing legal documentation for a Board-level audience

Ability to travel within Canada for Board meetings as needed (5%-10% of the time)

French language skills

Competitive base salary in alignment with market





Performance based bonus

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

Vacation days

Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up *

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO): With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

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. 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.

This role has a hiring range of $140,000 - $160,000 with the placement and offered salary being based on knowledge, skills, education/training and experience, as well as external market conditions and internal equity.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary (Vancouver)
🏢 CIRO / OCRI
📍 Vancouver