Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. -
Senior Legal Counsel, Investments
Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. -, Montreal, QC
Job Description
Sector: Legal / Securities / Investments / Legal Counsel / Permanent / Remote / Hybrid / Montreal / Quebec / As soon as possible
Would you like to achieve your full potential within a constantly evolving company? Do you enjoy being involved in various types of files, working as part of a team, and demonstrating rigor? Are you at ease in a proactive environment, have good organizational skills and can express your thoughts and influence your partners?
iA Financial Group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Legal Services team, primarily dedicated to supporting our subsidiary, iA Global Asset Management (iAGAM), one of Canada's largest asset managers, with over $100 billion in assets under management.
Your responsibilities, in collaboration with other team members, include:
Profile
Location(s)
Quebec, Quebec
Other Possible Location(s)
Montreal, Quebec
Company
iA Financial Group
Posting End Date
2024-11-15
Company Overview
iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we're a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it's by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we're invested in you.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.
Sector: Legal / Securities / Investments / Legal Counsel / Permanent / Remote / Hybrid / Montreal / Quebec / As soon as possible
Would you like to achieve your full potential within a constantly evolving company? Do you enjoy being involved in various types of files, working as part of a team, and demonstrating rigor? Are you at ease in a proactive environment, have good organizational skills and can express your thoughts and influence your partners?
iA Financial Group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Legal Services team, primarily dedicated to supporting our subsidiary, iA Global Asset Management (iAGAM), one of Canada's largest asset managers, with over $100 billion in assets under management.
Your responsibilities, in collaboration with other team members, include:
- Providing legal support to iAGAM teams responsible for investment in debt, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and transactional agreements, including derivatives and financing agreements
- Providing legal advice related to portfolio management and investment funds regulation
Anticipating, identifying, and assisting in managing legal risks associated with new investment strategies and activities, as well as new laws or regulations affecting the investment sector - Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with business partners.
Profile
- Member of the Quebec Bar;
- Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in commercial and/or securities law within a law firm, asset management firm, or financial institution;
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, and ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders;
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities and work independently to provide legal support for major projects in a demanding and rapidly changing environment;
- Advanced level of English, both spoken and written, due to daily tasks to be performed in English, such as drafting and reviewing legal documents in English (80%) and meetings/calls with internal and external English-speaking partners (70%);
- Advanced level of French, both spoken and written.
- Previous experience in securities, financial services, derivatives transactions, or private placements (an asset).
Location(s)
Quebec, Quebec
Other Possible Location(s)
Montreal, Quebec
Company
iA Financial Group
Posting End Date
2024-11-15
Company Overview
iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we're a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it's by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we're invested in you.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.