Legal Counsel (Contract)

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The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

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TMX Group’s General Counsel’s Office (GCO) is a high-performing legal team with offices in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver and London and is responsible for providing TMX Group and its subsidiaries with the full suite of legal services they need to support and develop their businesses, including with respect to corporate, securities, governance, regulatory, commercial and intellectual property law.

As part of the TMX GCO and reporting to the Head of Legal – TSX Trust, Counsel is responsible for supporting TSX Trust Company on a variety of commercial matters. This will be a thirteen month contract.

This role is hybrid (2 - 3 days/week in the office) - based in Toronto, ON

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with TSX Trust Company’s staff including the senior management team.

• Assist in guiding the business through regulatory changes and industry developments.

• Support the contract requirements for sophisticated commercial transactions, including strategic projects and business alliances.

• Support ongoing technological operational optimization initiative with vendor agreement reviews and assessment of regulatory requirements impacting changes in trust operations.

• Provide legal advice and support for the development and execution of commercial strategies and initiatives of TSX Trust Company.

• Provide legal advice and drafting in support of client contracts including but not limited to trust indentures, transfer agency agreements, escrow agreements, paying agency and depositary agreements, meeting services, shareholder rights plans and rights agencies, voting and exchange trusts, subscription receipt agreements.

• Provide contract support for more ordinary course commercial contracts such as vendor agreements, NDAs, leases, consulting agreements etc.

• When required, work with GCO’s other specialized legal teams, including Commercial, Regulatory and Governance, to ensure provision of the full suite of legal services to TSX Trust.

• Work with business lines to develop and maintain standard form agreements for products and services offered by TSX Trust Company in support of pivotal initiatives and in the ordinary course

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial matters.

• Other duties, as assigned

Must Have(s):

• Member in good standing of a Canadian Law Society

• Qualified legal professional with at least 5+ years of relevant, working experience.

• Knowledge and experience drafting, negotiating, structuring and advising on various types of commercial contracts and transactions.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication, negotiation and drafting skills.

• Able to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.

• Champions change and serves as a role model.

• Effectively and efficiently supports group efforts.

• Team oriented and able to establish relationships with all levels of the organization.

• High level of self-motivation and at ease working independently when necessary.

• Flexibility and willingness to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects and ability to prioritize.

• Understands how to work effectively within a broader enterprise with overarching priorities.

• Works well under pressure and is able to achieve short- and long-term goals with a heavy workload.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of transfer agency/stock transfer and corporate trust industry products and services an asset.

• Financial services industry experience, familiarity with OSFI and its regulatory requirements an asset.

• Experience in securities and trust law an asset.

• English/French bilingual an asset.

Salary Range: $75/h -$85/h CAD

Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.

In the market for…

Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.