Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExciting opportunity to join Legal Team of rapidly growing FinTech firmOpen to NYC based candidates with Canadian fund experienceAbout Our ClientFinTech client operating within the alternative investment space with offices in New York.Job DescriptionThe SVP, Legal Counsel will work closely with the General Counsel and other members of the legal team on the following:Draft and review all private fund offering materials, partnership agreements, NDAs, and other relevant documentationServe as the go-to attorney for all securities, corporate governance and regulatory matters in CanadaNegotiate directly with fund managers and distribution agentsManage outside counselWork with internal and external clients across Canada and the USThe Successful ApplicantJD from top law school with excellent academic credentials and GPANY State Bar6-8 years of experience within the Fund Formation/Private Funds group of a top law firm in Canada, ideally combined with in-house experience at an asset management firmIn-depth experience with provincial and territorial securities laws, instruments, and policies that includes experience with registrant regulation (including NI 31-103 and IIROC), private placements and laws of general application to an asset management business and fund offerings in CanadaIn-depth experience handling Canadian securities laws and regulatory frameworkExperience drafting and negotiating fund documents, side letters, placement agreements and related fund materialsTeam playerExcellent communication skillsWhat's on OfferHybrid working environment with 4 days in NYCCompetitive base salaryBonusEquityUnlimited PTO and parental leave100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine401K matchContactJennifer PettigrewQuote job refJN-092025-6838076Job summaryFunctionLegalSubsectorLegal SubsectorIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationNew YorkContract typePermanentConsultant nameJennifer PettigrewJob referenceJN-092025-6838076
