City : Toronto, Canada

Category : Corporate Affairs

Industry : Financial Services

Employer : Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan - OTPP

The opportunity

As part of the Enterprise Legal Services (ELS) and Pension Law and Policy (PLP) team, the Senior Manager & Legal Counsel, Pension Law & Policy will support the development of legal advice for the organization on the interpretation and application pension law and policy to both pension administration and investment and supports the organization in responding to regulatory engagements and initiatives.

You will also support specific Member Services and PLP initiatives by providing legal research and advice, and expertise related to the resolution of member disputes and the drafting of plan documents and policies.

Who you'll work with

Reporting to the Director & Legal Counsel, Pension Law & Policy, you will function as a trusted legal advisor to the organization, and be part of the Enterprise Legal Services (ELS) and Pension Law and Policy (PLP) team.   You will support specific Member Services and Pension Law and Policy initiatives by providing legal research and advice, and expertise related to the resolution of member disputes and the drafting of plan documents and policies.   

What you'll do

1.    As part of the ELS team, 

•  Monitors, researches and provides advice and reporting regarding legislative, regulatory and jurisprudential developments in areas impacting OTPP

• Provides research, advice and reporting to OTPP on regulatory initiatives and supports regulatory engagement by assisting with preparation of, and coordinating input into, responses to regulatory consultations and initiatives.

2.    As part of PLP team, works with Member Services and others to provide legal advice on all matters related to administering the Plan in accordance with the law.
3.    Raises issues to Director and Legal Counsel, PLP and applicable committees as the need arises.
4.    Assists with the management and the resolution of member and beneficiary disputes regarding the administration of Plan benefits by providing research, analysis and legal recommendations.
5.    Provides legal advice regarding communications to members and others.  
6.    Supports PLP team by:

• Leading or assisting with the research, design and drafting of Plan amendments and other plan documents in support of Member Services strategic initiatives, in support of Plan sponsors’ requests or in response to regulatory requirements; and

• Providing legal advice regarding the consistent application and development of Plan policies.

What you'll need

• Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctorate 

• Knowledge of Ontario pension legislation and regulatory environment

• Familiarity with the Income Tax Act (Canada) and actuarial concepts as they relate to pension matters is an asset

• Ability to identify risks and to balance risks with business needs

• Ability to handle high-volume case work and longer-term project work concurrently

• Ability to consult with business, challenge and evaluate options and make recommendations

• Ability to meet deadlines, adapt to a rapidly changing environment and sustain high productivity levels

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Strong written communication skills

• Self-starter, confident, innovative

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship development skills, team-player

• Ability to work with minimum supervision

• 2-4 years of post-call experience

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What we’re offering

• Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

• Degreed: a digital platform that helps you quickly and easily discover, share, and track various learning resources — from courses to videos to articles and more

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.  We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.  To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

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