Job Description

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Aviso Wealth:
At Aviso Wealth, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic 'oneaviso' culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso Wealth has to offer at .
The Opportunity:
We're looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Governance team for 12 months.
Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel will focus on providing support to members of the Legal team and other departments and Aviso Wealth's subsidiary, Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P., covering all legal matters regarding securities law, investment funds, prospectus disclosure, contract review and general corporate law matters.
Who you are:

• Service - You put your clients' needs first. You advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions, and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution - You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on "getting things done", as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration - You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Provide general legal advice and support to business lines on day-to-day operational matters and policies involving securities law and investment funds, such as simplified prospectus filings, new investment fund offerings, investment fund changes, responsible investing and exemptive relief applications, in relation to NI 81-101 Mutual Fund Prospectus Disclosure, NI 81-102 Investment Funds, NI 81-106 Investment Fund Continuous Disclosure and CSA Staff Notice 81-334 ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage contracts, such as sub-advisory agreements, NDAs etc.
• Provide general legal advice and support to business lines on general corporate commercial law matters
• Perform work, including legal research, drafting memoranda and assisting with preparation of policies and procedures, as directed by Senior Legal Counsel or Chief Legal Officer on various departmental or company matters
• Resolve inquiries from other departments, such as materiality assessments regarding product changes, reviewing fund facts and reviewing management reports of fund performance
• Engage in various company projects with a view towards new product offerings or other initiatives
• Liaise with external stakeholders, such as external legal counsel and auditors

Requirements:
Your experience and skills:

• LL.B / J.D and qualified to practice law as a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario/ British Columbia or another Canadian jurisdiction with at least three years of experience with a law firm and/or in-house
• A quick learner, able to efficiently grasp concepts and issues and contextualize them
• Responsible - a dedicated professional who takes pride in their work
• Pragmatic - adept at achieving practical solutions and effective results
• Meticulous - thoughtful and thorough with careful attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills and judgment, with the ability to deliver well-reasoned and practical advice
• Securities regulatory practice experience is advantageous
• Familiarity with the wealth management / financial services industry and products is desirable, such as relevant work experience or past legal practice providing services to wealth management / financial services firms, or through education such as the Canadian Securities Course
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits:
Why Aviso Wealth?
At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Your Information
By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your provided personal information for the purposes of assessing your qualifications and suitability for employment with Aviso. Your information will be handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provincial legislation. Your data may be shared with authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law.
Further information is available on the Privacy link on our Career Page -
Equal Employment Opportunity
Aviso welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
No recruiters or agencies, please.
Company Overview:
Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We're building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We're a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We're proud to power businesses that empower investors.
A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you're looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.
Salary
This position is posted with an expected salary range of $115,000 - $135,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.

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