29 Oct
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Counselwell
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Toronto
29 Oct
Counselwell
Toronto
is an independent financial services company with an unrelenting focus on customer‑centric innovation, delivered through technology‑driven solutions. Led by entrepreneur Som Seif, the company is developing a diversified product platform aimed at addressing historically underserved segments of the market. Senior Legal Counsel, Investment Funds, provides strategic legal and regulatory advice in support of the organization’s public investment funds and its exempt market / offering memorandum (OM) funds.
Senior Legal Counsel enables the organization’s product development, portfolio management, , and distribution teams, while coordinating with and advising compliance tomaintain investment fund activities adherence with Canadian securities laws and regulatory requirements.
Senior Legal Counsel coordinates with internal stakeholders and external counsel to provide practical, value‑added legal advice to the organization.
Public Funds (NI 81-102)
Advise on the structuring, organization, launch, and ongoing operation of public investment funds subject to NI 81-102, NI 81-101, NI 81-106, and related Canadian securities legislation.
Draft, review, and maintain public fund disclosure documents, including prospectuses, fund facts, MRFPs, material change reports, and related regulatory filings.
Support continuous disclosure obligations and filings with securities regulators in coordination with compliance and regulatory teams.
Provide legal advice for exempt market and OM funds, including fund structuring, organization, amendments, offering memoranda, subscription agreements, and investor disclosures.
Advise on compliance with exempt market rules, prospectus exemptions, and applicable CSA guidance.
Support investor communications for private funds.
Regulatory & Business Advisory
Advise on legal and regulatory risk and disclosure issues related to fund operations.
Governance, Risk & External Counsel Management
Support investment fund governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Assist with regulatory reviews, audits, and inquiries by securities regulators relating to investment fund matters.
D. and member in good standing with a Canadian law society (Ontario
Five to eight years of legal experience, with significant exposure to securities regulation and investment funds preferably gained in house or at a major Canadian law firm.
In‑depth knowledge of Canadian securities regulatory framework, especially as it pertains to mutual funds, ETFs, and investment dealers.
work for an creative, people‑first, financial services firm that values entrepreneurialism.
We believe in a flexible work structure –
A flexible hybrid work model that empowers you to do your best work whether at home or the office.
Competitive compensation including equity program.
comprehensive group health and dental benefits and life insurance at little to no cost to you. We also offer a Lifestyle Spending Account for all your wellness needs.
We care about your quality of life -
flexible paid time‑off policy with unlimited vacation days, and flexible sick and mental health days.
Paid parental leave for eligible employees with a top‑up.
We offer training opportunities and tuition support year‑round.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the People & Culture team at View email address on publisher.sourcingsquare.com sponsorship is not offered for this role.
We may use artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
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