Senior Legal Counsel - Legal Services, Investment

iA Financial Group•Montreal, QC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

iA Financial Group is expanding its team and is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Legal Services, Investment team dedicated to supporting its subsidiary iA Global Asset Management (iAGAM), one of Canada’s leading asset managers. In the context of sustained growth in its activities, this position is part of the team’s expansion. You will evolve in a dynamic and supportive environment, working closely with teams of experts and playing a key role in decisions that support the growth and sophistication of asset management activities.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience acquired in private practice, an asset management firm, or a financial institution.
Is a member of the Quebec Bar or holds a license to practice law in Canada.
Stands out for the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment.
Demonstrates a strong ability to simplify complex concepts for business partners and to draft clear and concise documents.
Is recognized for excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Has an advanced level of proficiency in French, both spoken and written.
Has an advanced level of proficiency in English, as the role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents (80%), as well as participating in meetings and calls (70%) with English-speaking partners on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

Providing strategic legal support to the iA Global Asset Management (iAGAM) teams responsible for investments in debt, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and transactional agreements, including those related to derivatives, financing, and investment structures, while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with business objectives.
Providing specialized legal advice on portfolio management and investment funds, including the interpretation and application of National Instrument 31‑103 (Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations) as well as the regulatory framework applicable to investment funds (including standards governing structure, distribution, governance, and disclosure obligations).
Anticipating, identifying, and actively contributing to the management of legal and regulatory risks related to new investment strategies, products, and activities, as well as legislative and regulatory changes affecting the investment sector.
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the Canadian investment regulatory framework, including securities regulatory requirements and regulators’ expectations regarding asset managers and investment funds.
Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal business partners, and actively participating in external networking with industry peers and sector associations to remain at the forefront of market trends, regulatory issues, and best practices.