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Permanent Full Time Senior Counsel, Individual Wealth Reporting to the Assistant Vice President & Senior Counsel, Individual Wealth, you will be a key member of the legal team supporting our Canadian wealth and asset management businesses. You will provide practical and timely legal advice on strategic and tactical business issues related to securities law, investment fund manufacturing and distribution, and segregated funds. You will work closely with a group of legal professionals and business leaders on a range of securities and general corporate/commercial matters, including the preparation of investment fund prospectuses and other continuous disclosure filings, information folders in respect of segregated funds, and advising on policy and regulatory matters, product development, private investments and other areas relevant to our wealth products and distribution businesses. Your work will be wideranging and will provide the opportunity to develop expertise in dynamic practice areas. Accountabilities Work collaboratively with business and functional partners to provide practical, riskbased legal advice on a wide range of matters impacting our wealth and asset management businesses Draft disclosure documents for the initial and continued offering of investment funds Draft exemptive relief applications for retail investment products Support new product development and existing product reorganisations Support institutional investment management activities Negotiate contracts (subadvisor agreements, custodial agreements, trading documentation, service agreements, other corporate contracts) Research and advise on legal issues of substantial complexity and on regulatory requirements and developments, including securities laws and other applicable Canadian and foreign legislation Advise on individual and firm registrant regulation matters Advise on segregated fund matters Develop legal structures for new and innovative investment products and services Review marketing materials Qualifications and Competencies Law degree, member in good standing of a provincial bar Minimum of 7years of relevant legal work experience (law firm, inhouse, or securities regulatory body) Knowledge and experience with National Instrument31103 and National Instruments81101 through81107, investment funds and other pooled funds, institutional investing, private investments, and general securities / corporate law Independent Review Committee and Board experience considered a strong asset Selfmotivated with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team Strong written and verbal communication skills with a practical solutionoriented approach and ability to see the big picture Demonstrated superior skill in drafting agreements or public disclosure documents Ability to proactively bring projects to completion Highly focused with attention to detail Proven analytical and problemsolving skills with experience simplifying and resolving complex problems Superior organisational and timemanagement skills with experience handling multiple projects at once Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment General investment knowledge and completion of Canadian Securities Course or Canadian Investment Funds Course considered an asset Experience relating to portfolio managers / private wealth and segregated funds considered an asset The base salary for this position is between $163,000$199,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission, etc.). What we offer Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industryleading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your wellbeing Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day Financial Security: Companymatching pension plan, share ownership programme and additional investment options Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programmes, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programmes, social clubs and events Were committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact . All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr