Senior Legal Counsel - Financial Services

Job Title: Legal Counsel Industry: Global Investment Management (part of a leading financial services group) Location: Toronto, Canada (Hybrid – 3 days in office) Term: 6-month contract (starting August 2026) Overview A highly regarded global investment management platform, operating as part of a large, diversified financial services group, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its investment legal team on a maternity leave cover. This role sits within a well-established private markets platform, with a strong focus on private debt and credit investments. You will work closely with investment professionals on transaction execution and ongoing portfolio matters across a sophisticated, institutional workplace. Key Responsibilities Advise on private debt transactions, including direct lending, credit facilities, and structured investments Support private equity and broader private markets investments Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation (e.g., credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, NDAs) Collaborate with internal stakeholders across investment, risk, and compliance functions Retain and manage external counsel as required Provide ongoing legal support across the private markets investment platform Candidate Profile Qualified lawyer in good standing with a Canadian law society Approximately 3+ years’ experience in a relevant practice area Strong experience in private debt, leveraged finance, or private equity transactions Background at a leading law firm and/or in-house with an asset manager, bank, or financial institution Practical, business-oriented approach with the ability to work independently Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Additional Information Hybrid working model (3 days per week in Toronto office) Exposure to institutional-quality private market transactions Chance to work within a globally established investment platform with significant assets under management Start date aligned to August 2026

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