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About the Role

The Legal Counsel provides comprehensive legal services to enable Fidelity's development and offering of investment products, establishment of new relationships and businesses, and maintenance of existing business activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to all Fidelity Canada companies and business lines.
• Advise on securities laws and regulatory matters concerning new products, services, strategic projects, and miscellaneous issues.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the asset management industry.
• Prepare and maintain disclosure documents and material contracts for institutional and retail investment products, distribution arrangements, and other services.
• Support mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and other investment products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Identify legal risks and develop practical business solutions.
• Assist with regulatory filings and interactions with securities regulators.
• Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with various Fidelity departments, including Product, Marketing, Compliance, Risk, and Fund Accounting.

Requirements

• LL.B./J.D. degree and member in good standing of a Canadian law society.
• 4 years post call experience in securities, investment funds, or asset management law (law firm or in-house).
• Knowledge of Canadian securities regulation and investment fund regulation.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts

Skills

• Knowledge of corporate and securities law
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective prioritization of tasks
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Ability to collaborate on projects and initiatives
• Ability to build relationships within the legal department and with business partners
• Working knowledge of the legal structure, regulatory requirements, and internal standards relating to mutual funds, pooled funds, separate account management, and sub-advised accounts is an asset.

Location

• 483 Bay Street in Toronto
• 3 Robert Speck Parkway in Mississauga

Work Type

• Flexible hybrid schedule

Experience Level

• 4 years post call experience

Education Level

• LL.B./J.D. degree

Salary/Compensations

• $164,000 to $194,000

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus
• RRSP Contribution (after 6 months of employment, no employee matching required)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive health benefits starting on the first day with 100% employer-paid premiums
• Up to $6000 annually for mental health services and therapy
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of salary for 25 weeks
• Up to $650 for home office equipment
• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer
• Diversity and inclusion programs
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation

About the Company

• At Fidelity Investments Canada, our mission is to build a better future for our clients.
• Our diversified business serves financial advisors, wealth management firms, employers, institutions and individuals.
• As the marketplace evolves, we are constantly innovating and offering our clients choice of investment and wealth management products, services and technological solutions all backed by the global strength and scale of Fidelity.
• The Fidelity Legal Department provides legal services to all aspects of Fidelity's business.
• We are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.
• We are proud to be recipients of numerous awards including Canada's Top 100 Employers, Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, Great Place To Work® Certified designations, LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada, and more.

Equal Opportunity

• Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer.
• Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.
• Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.