Head of Canadian Legal - Senior Vice President / Managing Director

The role

The Head of Canadian Legal will focus on Canadian funds and securities law issues. This person will represent iCapital regarding Canadian private funds, including capital raising, fund formation, and structuring. The role also involves developing entity governance, compliance, and expanding the technology platform for Canadian investors.

What you will do

• Negotiate various agreements with counterparties including fund managers and distribution agents.
• Draft and review of private fund offering materials, partnership agreements, and other private fund legal documentation.
• Serve as in-region expert on Canadian securities laws and regulatory concerns.
• Advise on the legal implications of offering new and existing products and services.
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel with respect to a variety of issues including regulatory, corporate and fund investment work.
• Draft and review various contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documentation.
• Perform ad hoc research projects.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of fund formation experience within the Investment Management space in Canada (Private Equity and Hedge Fund)
• Strong knowledge of provincial and territorial securities laws, instruments, and policies
• Detailed knowledge and experience with registrant regulation (including NI 31-103 and IIROC)
• Knowledge of private placements and laws of general application to an asset management business and fund offerings in Canada (including privacy, money laundering and sanctions)
• Strong experience in Canadian securities laws and regulatory framework, drafting and negotiating fund documents, side letters, placement agreements and related fund materials
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario or the equivalent in another province
• Law firm or in-house experience at an asset management firm
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment
• Organized and detail-oriented with big picture capability

Nice to have

• Familiar with U.S. securities laws

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package consisting of salary, bonus, and equity
• Company pays 100% of the premium for all Group Benefits for you and your dependents
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement Plans with a company match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexibility to work in the office four days a week and remotely for the remainder of the week

About the company

iCapital is expanding its offering in the region. The company supports a fair and inclusive workplace.