Description
iCapital is looking for a Head of Canadian Legal to focus on Canadian funds and securities law issues as it expands in the region.
The role involves representing iCapital in connection with Canadian private funds on various matters, including capital raising, marketing, investor relations, fund formation and structuring, and corporate transactional matters.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate agreements with counterparties, including fund managers and distribution agents.
- Draft and review private fund offering materials, partnership agreements, and other private fund legal documentation.
- Serve as an 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 on regulatory, corporate, and fund investment work.
- Draft and review contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documentation.
- Perform ad hoc research projects.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of fund formation experience in the Investment Management space in Canada (Private Equity and Hedge Fund).
- Strong knowledge of provincial and territorial securities laws, instruments, and policies.
- Experience with registrant regulation, private placements, and laws of general application to an asset management business and fund offerings in Canada.
- Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario or equivalent.
- 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.
- Familiarity with U.S. securities laws is a plus.
Benefits:
- Base salary range: CAD 200,000 to CAD 300,000.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including salary, bonus, and equity.
- 100% of premium for Group Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement plans with company match.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Flexible work arrangement: Monday-Thursday in-office, Friday remote.
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