Senior Counsel, Structuring

Innocap • Montreal, QC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Innocap is seeking a Senior Counsel, Structuring to play a key role in designing and implementing investment fund structures for their dedicated managed account clients. This role involves drafting and negotiating various fund-related legal documents, managing client relationships, and collaborating with internal teams such as risk, due diligence, investor relations, accounting, operations, and compliance. The position requires strong client-facing skills and deep expertise in the legal and regulatory framework for investment fund structures. The Senior Counsel will lead structuring efforts for sophisticated investors, develop and maintain legal structures across different jurisdictions (US, EU, Cayman, Canada), draft and negotiate client agreements and fund documentation, prepare and review offering materials, negotiate service provider agreements, and participate in client presentations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent is a must.
• Member of a relevant bar association.
• At least 5 years of experience in legal work related to investment funds.
• At least 5 years of experience in drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework for securities and financial markets (US and Cayman).
• Excellent ability to navigate complex legal structuring issues.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to articulate information to internal and external stakeholders, including clients.
• Detail-oriented, thorough, resourceful with a proven ability to stay organized and manage work in a timely manner.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English is required.

Nice To Haves

• French proficiency is considered a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structuring efforts with large, sophisticated investors (asset owners and asset allocators).
• Develop, implement, and maintain various legal structures (US, EU, Cayman, Canada).
• Draft and negotiate client agreements and fund organizational/governing documentation.
• Prepare and review offering materials and related documents (prospectus, supplements, letter agreements, and subscription documents).
• Negotiate agreements with external service providers.
• Participate in client presentations and meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree