Senior Legal Counsel or Director, Legal Affairs

At Fiera Capital

We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:

• Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
• Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
• Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
• Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.

What we are looking for:

Depending on the level of experience, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel or Director level individual who will report to the Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel to join our legal team. Candidates who want to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, who wish to work on various matters and have a wide range of responsibilities should apply. This position will be based at our downtown Montréal, Québec headquarters.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage governance matters in accordance with corporate law and best practices.
• Organize and manage board and committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and meeting materials and the distribution thereof.
• Organize and manage the preparation of disclosure documents (AIF, MIC, etc.).
• Monitor changes in corporate governance standards and advise on necessary updates to charters, policies or procedures.
• Provide legal advice and support on corporate, securities, regulatory, and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents including commercial contracts.
• Work on mergers and acquisitions, financings, and corporate restructurings.
• Coordinate with external counsels on litigation matters.
• Work on employment matters, namely, drafting and reviewing employment agreements, incentive awards, incentive compensation plans, employee stock option plans, etc.
• Coordinate intellectual property matters with external counsel.

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

• Law Degree and member in good standing of the Québec Bar.
• Lawyer with at least 6 years’ relevant experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Bilingualism required (English and French).

Attributes and Personality Traits:

• Ability to function in a dynamic, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Eager to learn.
• Team player.
• Autonomous and resourceful.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communicator in both French and English (written and spoken).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to efficiently manage priorities.

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For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world. 

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Fiera Capital. We will only contact those selected for an interview.