Investment Law Clerk
The opportunity
We have an exciting role available with our Corporate Affairs team! As a Law Clerk, you will be focused on supporting the Investment Counsel Team within the Legal Department and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (“Ontario Teachers’”) staff. If you're someone who enjoys working independently but also engaging with multiple internal and external partners, this role is for you.
Who you'll work with
Joining the Corporate Affairs team, you will obtain ongoing advice and guidance from all Legal Group members, through working together to achieve the Legal Group’s objectives. The Legal Group operates in a collaborative manner and this will enhance future learning opportunities.
What you'll do
- Work with Investment Legal Counsel on transaction related matters as assigned
- Prepare documents for review by in-house counsel including:
- :subscription packages for new investments;
- redemption letters;
- know-your-client requests;
- regulatory information forms;
- global market opening documentation;
- delegations and certificates of incumbency;
- bank account opening documents;
- ew broker account documents; and
- officer and notarial certificates.
What you'll need
- Law clerk accreditation
- 5+ years of law clerk experience (with a track record of success of supporting lawyers and working in a team environment)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with supporting transactions is considered an asset
- Excellent organizational, communication, information technology and legal administrative skills
- High quality deliverables with particular attention to detail
What we’re offering
- Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive
- Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
- Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
- Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
- The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
- A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
- Competitive time off
- Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
- Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
- Degreed: a digital platform that helps you quickly and easily discover, share, and track various learning resources — from courses to videos to articles and more
At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.
How to apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.
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Functional Areas:
Legal & Corporate Affairs
