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MD, Head of Legal - Canada
@ Page Executive
Toronto, Ontario
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Page Executive is hiring a Head of Legal for Canada for a global alternative asset manager, a full-time hybrid role in Toronto. The role leads the Canadian legal function, advising on securities, investment management, fund formation and regulatory matters. The posting lists base salary, cash bonus, equity and benefits but no amounts.
Responsabilités :
- Lead legal function for Canadian business
- Advise on private fund formation and structuring
- Draft and negotiate fund and commercial agreements
- Lead work with external counsel
- Monitor regulatory developments for asset managers
Résumé des exigences :
- J.D. or LL.B. with Law Society of Ontario membership in good standing
- About 8+ years advising asset management or private equity businesses
- Deep knowledge of Canadian securities and NI 31-103
- Significant fund documentation drafting experience
- Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management
Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-11-05
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-11-14
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-11-14
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Chef d’équipe |
| Domaine | Juridique et conformité |
| Expérience | 8 an(s) et plus |
| Gestion d’équipe | Oui |
| Heures par semaine | 40 (estimé) |
| Milieu de travail | Bureau |
| Position | Surtout assis |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur élevé |
| Langues | English |
| Permis et certifications | Law Society of Ontario membership |
| Candidatures encouragées | Femmes, Vétérans |
| Formation | Diplôme professionnel (médecine, droit…) (exigé) |
| Domaines d’études | Law |
| Avantages mentionnés | Prime de rendement, Actions ou participation |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
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| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Offres sur Jobsy | 2 |
Description
- Rare opportunity to lead legal function in Canada for alternative asset manager.
- Hybrid role in Toronto.
Global alternative asset manager.
Job Description
Working closely with global legal leadership and senior business stakeholders, the successful candidate will advise on a broad range of Canadian securities, investment management, corporate, governance, and regulatory matters. The position offers significant influence over business strategy, product development, regulatory initiatives, and market expansion efforts.
- Serve as the lead legal adviser for the firm's Canadian business and act as the primary subject matter expert on Canadian securities and investment management regulations.
- Partner with business, product, compliance, and executive leadership teams to support the expansion of investment products and services across the Canadian market.
- Advise on the formation, structuring, distribution, and ongoing management of private investment funds and alternative investment products.
- Support capital raising activities, investor communications, fundraising initiatives, and distribution arrangements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of legal agreements, including fund documentation, placement agreements, distribution arrangements, side letters, non-disclosure agreements, and commercial contracts.
- Provide legal and regulatory guidance on new product launches, strategic initiatives, and technology-driven investment solutions.
- Lead interactions with external counsel on securities, investment management, corporate, regulatory, and transactional matters.
- Advise on governance frameworks, corporate structure, and legal entity management for Canadian operations.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory developments impacting asset managers, private funds, and alternative investment platforms.
- Conduct legal analysis and research related to evolving regulatory requirements, business opportunities, and market developments.
- Partner closely with global legal and compliance teams to ensure alignment across jurisdictions and business lines.
The Successful Applicant
- J.D. or LL.B. and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or another Canadian provincial law society.
- Approximately 8+ years of legal experience advising investment management, private equity, hedge fund, or alternative asset management businesses.
- Deep knowledge of Canadian securities laws, exempt market regulations, private placement frameworks, and asset management regulatory requirements.
- Strong familiarity with NI 31-103, registrant regulation, investment fund regulation, and provincial securities commission requirements.
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating fund formation documents, partnership agreements, side letters, subscription materials, placement agreements, and related investment management documentation.
- Demonstrated experience advising on fundraising, product structuring, investor relations, and fund governance matters.
- Prior law firm and/or in-house asset management experience strongly preferred.
- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk management and business objectives.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-changing growth environment.
- Familiarity with U.S. securities laws, cross-border fundraising, or international asset management platforms is advantageous.
- Base salary
- Cash bonus
- Equity
- Benefits
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