Overview
Legal Counsel Contracts Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at Fidelity Investments
Title: Legal Counsel Contracts
Company: Fidelity Investments
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical
Description This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote and in-office working
Who We Are At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years.
We offer
individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services – and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace
innovation
in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future. Working with us means you’ll be part of a
diverse
and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day.
You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an
inclusive
environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best – both personally and professionally.
What We DoReporting to the Director Procurement & Sr Legal Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, the Legal Counsel will oversee contracts drafts, reviews, negotiates, and manages various contracts, including the interpretation of such contracts and the implementation of amendments.
How You’ll Make an Impact Reviewing and considering all pertinent issues which arise in the context of negotiations
Tracking all relevant securities & pension law issues which may affect the negotiation of investment management agreements on behalf of FICIndependently draft, review, negotiate and manage a variety of agreements
Liaise and collaborate with external and internal Fidelity business partners to ensure necessary legal documentation is completed in accordance with timelines/policies
Assist in the continual improvement of processes, documentation and practices to achieve a more
efficient workflow
Assist with supplied sourcing, onboarding and engagement as well as ad-hoc projects as necessary
Drafting, maintaining and updating material contracts, as required
Provide general legal advice including in the following circumstances and acts as the Legal expert for Special Projects within FICCoordinating and implementing comments received from internal and external parties
Participating in document review committee meetings
Review and coordination of fund investment and other corporate action documentation (e.g., subscription agreements for private placements).Support compliance department (e.g., compliance certificate review)
Provide support with corporate contracts and Intellectual property issues (e.g., FIC-related trademarks)
What We’re Looking For Completion of the Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree
Completion of Canadian Securities Law Course or IFIC Mutual Fund Course is an asset4+ years of experience in the legal or procurement department of a large commercial organization or a large law firm Licensed as a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada Experience in contracts required
Prior mutual fund industry experience is an asset
What you will Bring:
Excellent contract drafting skills with a high level of accuracy and
attention to detail
Superior
communication
,
conflict resolution
and negotiation skills to collaboratively solve legal issues
Knowledge of corporate law
Ability to
adapt and is responsive to competing priorities
…
