Regulatory Counsel or Director, Legal Affairs
Ville : Montreal, Quebec
Catégorie : Investment Legal
Industrie : Financial Services
Employeur : PSP Investments
ABOUT US
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023.
We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.
EXPERIENCE THE EDGE
At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Affairs, the incumbent will provide high quality legal advice, guidance and services, with respect to regulatory compliance of PSP’s investment and corporate activities, including in relation to compliance with securities laws, rules and regulations.
As Regulatory Counsel or Director, Legal Affairs, you’ll:
Provide advice to PSP teams, including the Legal Affairs and Compliance Groups, with respect to regulatory matters, including obligations relating to securities laws
Monitor changes to the regulatory framework applicable to PSP’s investment and corporate activities.
Participate on corporate initiatives including leading or participating in working groups on regulatory and corporate initiatives, and drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, compliance programs and processes to manage regulatory risk
Work closely with other lawyers in Legal Affairs to contribute to the review of investment management and other types of agreements relating to the management of assets by PSP, from a regulatory compliance perspective, specifically, with respect to securities laws
Coordinate and supervise the legal work performed by approved external legal counsels worldwide in accordance with internal policies
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
A University degree in Law
Member of the Bar Association of any of the Canadian provinces or territories
Five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience as a lawyer in securities law, regulatory regimes and/or corporate transaction gained in private practice or as in-house counsel for a large organization or compliance group.
Experience in regulatory compliance with respect to securities laws, rules and regulations and/or derivatives and complex investment products is an asset
Hardworking, highly professional and autonomous
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and work on numerous files
Highly competent, analytical and precise
A team player
Flexible, interested in working in and contributing to a growing organization
Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)
We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:
Investment in career development
Comprehensive group insurance plans
Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
Competitive pension plans
Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
Inclusive paid parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.
At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
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