Assistant Corporate Secretary & Legal Counsel

Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$130,887 - CA$177,082•Onsite

About The Position

At FSRA, our vision is to ensure financial safety, fairness, and choice for Ontarians. As a financial services regulator, we’re passionate about protecting consumers. Our principles-based approach means we can quickly and effectively respond to the changing needs of consumers and the industry. Our team combines industry expertise with commitment to public service. We attract individuals who are interested in meaningful work and who measure success through outcomes, not inputs. At FSRA, we invest in the personal and professional growth of our team. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes an employer-matched defined benefit pension plan, and a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. We prioritize learning and development, wellbeing, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and community giving. Join FSRA and help us shape the future of regulation for generations to come!

Requirements

Law degree from a recognized law school and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Seven years’ experience in the private, public or broader public sector working in corporate governance or executive support.
Knowledge and understanding of the roles and functions of Boards of Directors, including all aspects of supporting board governance (i.e., scheduling, coordination and support).
Experience with MS Office products and board portals (Diligent preferred) and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong customer service orientation and collaborative team player.
Sound judgement and strict confidentiality.
Excellent time management skills and proven ability to multi-task in a professional, high pressure senior executive environment.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate liaising with senior management, a sophisticated Board of Directors, and external contacts.
Excellent drafting skills, including Board minutes, resolutions, and governance materials.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in preparing Board materials, records, and governance documentation.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment and work independently while operating within established governance frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with board portals (Diligent preferred)

Responsibilities

Coordinate, prepare, and distribute agendas and materials, attend meetings and produce meeting minutes for Board and Committee meetings.
Facilitate the minutes approval process to completion, approval and signature.
Monitor action items arising from Board and committee meetings and coordinate follow‑up with executive leadership.
Support the collection, review, and quality assurance of all Board and committee materials prepared by management.
Support the Corporate Secretary in preparing briefing materials and decision documents for Board and committee meetings.
Provide support to the Corporate Secretary including assisting in the development and revision of Board policies and documents (e.g., code of conduct, conflict of interest, Board and committee mandates, work plans).
Assist in directing governance processes including developing, coordinating, and recommending innovative corporate governance policies and procedures.
Research and actively monitor best practice developments and trends to prepare recommendations, briefing materials and update relevant governance documents to assist in keeping Board members apprised of governance trends and developments.
Support the Corporate Secretary in managing Board communications, education and onboarding.
Effectively liaise with senior management and Board members on Board-related matters.
Support the planning and execution of annual governance cycles, including meeting schedules and workplans.
Identify opportunities to streamline governance processes, enhance documentation quality, and improve Board support services.
Collaborate with the Board Administrator, who manages meeting logistics, to ensure seamless end‑to‑end Board support.
Provide administrative and governance support through the preparation, tracking, and maintenance of conflict‑of‑interest and delegation‑of‑authority documentation for the organization.
Flexibility to take on additional duties as required, adapting to evolving organizational needs and shifting priorities.
Develop and maintain Board and Committee related databases, procedural guides and document templates.
Maintain records of committee composition and skill requirements, ensuring the monitoring of vacancies/term expiration and planning for the appointment processes in compliance with established processes and standards.
Assist the Corporate Secretary in providing legal and compliance support to FSRA Ethics Executive (Board Chair or CEO) in overseeing the administration of compliance for the FSRA Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy and Guidelines.
Assists the Corporate Secretary in ensuring that Board members are provided with legal, and governance advice and resources in discharging their fiduciary duties under applicable law.
Provides support to the Corporate Secretary in the planning and administration of all Board related matters in support of Board governance.
Assists in the collection of all materials provided by management and ensures quality assurance of materials prior to distribution to Board members.
Provides support to the Corporate Secretary in their role in Board governance and performance including assisting in the development and revision of Board governance policies and procedures (e.g., code of conduct; conflict of interest; Board and committee mandates; work plans).
Prepares briefing materials and resolutions for review and consideration by the Corporate Secretary for presentation to the Board and Board committees.
Develops and maintains Board and Committee related databases, procedural guides and document templates.
Maintains records of committee composition and skill requirements, ensuring the monitoring of vacancies/term expiration and planning for the appointment processes in compliance with established processes and standards.
Assists the corporate secretary with annual Board effectiveness evaluations and resulting action plans.