Senior Counsel, Global Alternative Investments and Private Equity (Toronto Ontario, ON, CA, M5G 1R8) presso Canada Life

Permanent Full Time 

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Reporting to the Assistant Vice President & Senior Counsel, Global Corporate Transactions, you will be a key member of the legal team providing support to our global alternative investments businesses. You will provide practical and timely legal advice on strategic and tactical business issues and initiatives related to Canada Life and its global affiliates’ general account investments in alternative asset strategies, including private equity funds and SMAs, as well as supporting special projects and related transactions, including setting up new investment practice areas.

You will work closely with a group of legal professionals and business leaders on a range of securities and general corporate/commercial matters, including advising on proposed investments, advising on new lines of business and strategic initiatives, drafting a wide range of investment-related agreements and disclosures, interpreting and advising on all regulation pertaining to Canada Life’s investments, and negotiating complex corporate and commercial agreements to support existing and new business activities.  Your work will be wide-ranging and will provide the opportunity to develop expertise in dynamic practice areas.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly accomplished team of legal professionals supporting one of Canada’s leading financial services companies.

Accountabilities: 

• Work collaboratively with business and functional partners to provide practical, risk-based legal advice on a wide range of matters impacting insurance company general account investments
• Maintain in-depth knowledge applicable to Canada Life’s investment regulatory requirements and developments in relation to the same
• Collaborate with other control partners to advise on fund structuring as it pertains to general account investments
• Review of legal / investment agreements and offering documentation and prepare transaction summaries and fund reviews for the business and other control partners
• Draft and negotiating investment agreements, including LPAs, side letters and subscription agreements
• Project manage investment closings with internal stakeholders and external fund managers/sponsors
• Attend to post-closing matters with fund managers, including fund document amendments, transfers and ad hoc requests from managers
• Advise on the formation of new lines of businesses and services
• Instruct and manage external counsel

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Law Degree, Member in good standing of a provincial Bar
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant transactional legal work experience (law firm, in-house, or securities regulatory body)
• Knowledge of provincial and territorial securities laws, regulations, and policies
• Experience advising on private equity LP investments and discretionary investment / managed account programs (SMAs)
• Global investment/transactional experience is considered an asset
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a practical solution-oriented approach and ability to see the big picture
• Demonstrated superior drafting skills
• Ability to proactively bring projects to completion
• Highly focused with attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with experience simplifying and resolving complex problems
• Superior organizational and time management skills with experience handling multiple projects at once

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Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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