Funds Lawyer
Canada - Remote
We are currently seeking talented and experienced Funds Lawyers to join our dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in investment funds law, with expertise in advising clients on the formation, structuring, and regulation of investment funds.
Responsibilities:
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Provide legal counsel and support to clients on the formation and structuring of investment funds, including drafting offering documents, fund agreements, and regulatory filings.
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Advise clients on compliance with securities laws and regulations governing investment funds, including securities registration, prospectus requirements, and ongoing reporting obligations.
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Assist clients with fund transactions and regulatory matters, including fund mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory inquiries.
Qualifications:
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Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
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Minimum of 4+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on investment funds, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.
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Strong knowledge of Canadian securities laws and regulations applicable to investment funds, including the Investment Funds and Managers Regulation and National Instrument 81-102.
Preferred Qualifications (not required but considered advantageous):
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Experience advising clients on cross-border fund structuring and regulatory matters.
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Familiarity with alternative investment vehicles, such as hedge funds, private equity funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and internal teams.
Compensation, Benefits & Location:
This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.
Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, Australia and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.
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