Head of Canadian Legal - Senior Vice President / Managing Director
About the Role
i Capital is looking to hire a Head of Canadian Legal to with a focus on Canadian funds and securities law issues as i Capital expands its offering in the region. The focus of this role will include representing i Capital in connection with Canadian private funds on a wide spectrum of matters including capital raising, marketing, investor relations, fund formation and structuring, corporate transactional matters, etc. The role will also be responsible for helping develop i Capital’s Canadian entity governance structure, compliance, and regulatory issues, and expanding i Capital’s technology platform to be accessible to Canadian investors. This position will work closely with the General Counsel and International Legal Counsel.
Responsibilities Negotiate various agreements with counterparties including fund managers and distribution agents.
Draft and review of private fund offering materials, partnership agreements, and other private fund legal documentation.
Serve as in-region expert on Canadian securities laws and regulatory concerns.
Advise on the legal implications of offering new and existing products and services.
Coordinate with outside legal counsel with respect to a variety of issues including regulatory, corporate and fund investment work.
Draft and review various contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documentation.
Perform ad hoc research projects. Qualifications 8+ years of fund formation experience within the Investment Management space in Canada (Private Equity and Hedge Fund)
Strong knowledge of provincial and territorial securities laws, instruments, and policies; detailed knowledge and experience with registrant regulation (including NI 31-103 and IIROC),



private placements and laws of general application to an asset management business and fund offerings in Canada (including privacy, money laundering and sanctions)
Strong experience in Canadian securities laws and regulatory framework, drafting and negotiating fund documents, side letters, placement agreements and related fund materials
Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario or the equivalent in another province Law firm or in-house experience at an asset management firm
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment
Organized and detail-oriented with big picture capability
Familiar with U. S. securities laws is a plus We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.
The base salary range for this role is CAD 200,000 to CAD 300,000. i Capital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive total compensation package consisting of salary, bonus, and equity for all full-time employees. The Company pays 100% of the premium for all Group Benefits for you and your dependents. Some of these perks include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance and long-term disability. We offer a variety of Retirement Plans which have a company match.



We offer unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and most employees the flexibility to work in the office four days a week and remotely for the remainder of the week. Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function. For additional information on i Capital, please visit |Linked In: Disclaimer: i Capital is proud to support a fair and inclusive workplace, in which all applicants have an opportunity to fulfill their potential and every person has the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination. i Capital does not tolerate any discrimination contrary to the Ontario Human Rights Code, including on the grounds of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.
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📌 Head Of Canadian Legal (Toronto)
🏢 iCapital
📍 Toronto