City : Toronto

Category : Full-time

Industry : Finance

Employer : Sun Life Financial

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Job Description:

Counsel, SLC Management Legal

We are looking for a Derivatives Lawyer with business acumen and a relentless focus on the client experience to join the dynamic legal team that supports SLC Management’s growing asset management and investment business. This is an agile role based in our Toronto, office.

What will you do?

The successful candidate will be resilient, adaptable, highly motivated and self-confident. They will provide proactive, timely and strategic legal support to help SLC Management’s derivatives and bond investment teams achieve their goals.   This will require an in-depth knowledge of, and experience in negotiating, ISDA and other derivatives-related documentation,  as well as familiarity with  derivatives regulatory requirements and industry trends. Exposure to securities finance transaction documentation and other investment management law experience would be an asset.

What you need to succeed?

The successful candidate will be:

• a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal team (ideally, a financial institution or asset manager)  
• enthusiastic about leveraging data and technology to provide legal solutions to our business partners
• able to engage and influence others with confidence
• able to distill complex problems and apply analytical and creative thinking to provide innovative solutions and manage risk
• skilled at simplifying complex legal concepts and writing and speaking clearly
• able to take a risk-based approach to the prioritization of work; and
• able to build relationships across multiple areas of the business.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial
• Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. 

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.  Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. 

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

Sun Life is committed to the health and safety of all those in our workplaces and our communities.  In accordance with Sun Life’s Vaccination Policy (Canada):

• Employees permitted to work remotely are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend a Sun Life office, Financial Centre or offsite location where activity related to Sun Life business occurs.

• Employees whose job duties require them to attend a Sun Life office, Financial Centre or offsite location for Sun Life business must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective May 1st. Employees in these roles may participate in Sun Life’s Rapid Screening Program as an alternative until April 30th.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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