Beutel Goodman, an established and highly successful investment company, is seeking a corporate lawyer with a minimum 5 years' experience. This is a rare in-house opportunity: interesting work, excellent culture, attractive compensation package and career growth path, and work-life balance. 

About the Company: 
Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd. (“Beutel Goodman”) is a privately owned, independent Canadian investment manager dedicated to creating long-term wealth for its institutional, private wealth and retail clients. Established in 1967, Beutel Goodman has grown to become one of Canada’s largest and most respected independent money managers. The company’s bottom-up value investment philosophy is grounded in a highly disciplined research process, with a focus on capital preservation and absolute risk reduction. As an independent firm, majority-owned by employees, Beutel Goodman’s interests are clearly aligned with its clients’.

The Opportunity:
Beutel Goodman is seeking an experienced corporate lawyer to join its fantastic team in Toronto (office is at Yonge and Eglinton). Reporting to the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, the Legal Counsel will play a key role on the development and maintenance of all legal and compliance aspects of the business. This is an excellent opportunity to get exposure to both the legal and business sides of a well-respected company that offers an attractive long term career growth trajectory.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with various business teams and stakeholders including Finance & Administration, Portfolio Managers, Trading, Information Technology, and HR
• Review and draft all relevant legal documentation including investment management agreements, IT agreements, and employment agreements
• Review and interpret all relevant regulatory developments
• Provide relevant legal research and advice to various business teams
• Work on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) related matters
• Assist in developing and maintaining compliance policies and procedures
• Review and monitor internal compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Administer personal trading and code of ethics compliance programs, including compliance training
• Oversee registration and other regulatory filings and audits
• Report to management committee on legal and compliance issues
• Maintain industry relationships and keep up to date on evolving compliance and legal requirements

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in Ontario.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment in corporate law, securities law, M&A, and/or financial services
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as asset management and financial services considered an asset
• Experience in ESG and privacy considered an asset
• Strong negotiation, drafting skills and business acumen
• Ability to understand, interpret and explain contractual terms, legal principles and relevant risks
• Strong analytical, research and writing skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet timelines
• Flexible, adaptable, and client service oriented
• Strong work ethic and diligence with handling confidential information
• Self-motivated team player with positive attitude

Excellent compensation package/benefits and work/life balance

This is an exclusive engagement with STITT + ZOSKY.  To learn more about this opportunity, or to apply in confidence, please contact Stacy Zosky at stacy@stittzosky.com or Nancy Stitt at nancy@stittzosky.com. 

All information provided to STITT + ZOSKY will remain strictly confidential. Your resume will not be disclosed to anyone without your express consent.