LawFlex
Senior Legal Counsel
Job Description
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 environment. 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 a...
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 environment. 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 a...