Legal Counsel, Contracts

Fidelity Canada•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$182,000 - CA$212,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a regular, full-time role where the Legal Counsel will oversee contracts drafts, reviews, negotiates, and manages various contracts, including the interpretation of such contracts and the implementation of amendments. The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026 when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway. Fidelity has been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years, offering individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services. As a privately owned company, Fidelity embraces innovation and growth. Working at Fidelity means being part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for clients and communities, with opportunities to grow and develop careers in an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Completion of the Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in the legal or procurement department of a large commercial organization or a large law firm
Licensed as a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada
Experience in contracts required
Comfortable using contract lifecycle systems and contract management software or other legal technology solutions
Excellent contract drafting skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Superior communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to collaboratively solve legal issues
Knowledge of corporate law
Ability to adapt and is responsive to competing priorities
Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Experience with technology contracts and/or AI vendors is an asset
Prior mutual fund industry experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Reviewing and considering all pertinent issues which arise in the context of negotiations
Independently draft, review, negotiate and manage a variety of agreements
Liaise and collaborate with external and internal Fidelity business partners to ensure necessary legal documentation is completed in accordance with timelines/policies
Assist in the continual improvement of processes, documentation and practices to achieve a more efficient workflow
Assist with supplied sourcing, onboarding and engagement as well as ad-hoc projects as necessary
Drafting, maintaining and updating material contracts, as required
Coordinating and implementing comments received from internal and external parties
Contributing to the development, implementation and enhancement of legal and procurement policies and procedures
Identifying and driving opportunities to streamline, standardize and automate contracting processes, including leveraging technology to improve efficiency and consistency