Legal Counsel bei Mackenzie Financial Corporation

Grade: P8  
Referral Level: Level 1
Division:  IGM-Legal

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $271 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. 

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients. 

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive years and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals. 

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals. 

Position (details) 

The Legal Counsel will provide day-to-day legal support for wealth management operations and support enterprise procurement and key initiatives.  You’ll advise on regulatory and policy matters, draft and negotiate agreements, and help the business launch new ideas ensuring appropriate risk allocation and alignment with enterprise standards.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide day-to-day legal advice to business units across the IGM Financial companies including review and analysis of regulation applicable to the financial services industry, including securities laws as well as CIRO Rules 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, leasing and other transactional documents   

• Support general corporate/commercial matters, employment matters and strategic initiatives  

• Identify and manage legal risks and issues; provide alternative solutions and/or escalate with appropriate analysis and recommendations 

• Keep up to date with regulatory requirements as it relates to the business 

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed 

REQUIREMENTS 

• A law degree with a minimum of 1-3 years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department or regulatory agency 

• Licensed to practice law in Manitoba, Ontario or Quebec 

• A strong background in corporate/commercial law, contract negotiation or regulation 

• Ability to work within a fast-paced, multi-project and multi-deadline environment 

• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to work effectively with a high degree of independence and autonomy 

• Strong communication, interpersonal and written skills 

• A solutions and service-oriented approach to your work and business partnerships 

• A background in the financial services industry would be an asset 

As this position is posted in Montréal, Toronto and Winnipeg, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English. 

Benefits:  

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component. 

• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: competitive health and dental coverage; employer sponsored coverage for you and your family.  

• RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component. 

• INSURANCE: employer sponsored short-term and long-term disability. 

• WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements. 

• INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).  

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.    

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.  

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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