About the role
About Innocap Innocap is the world’s leading firm of managed account platform services. With over US$85 billion in assets under management, over 450 employees and offices in five countries, we are shaping the future of alternative investments for institutional owners and allocators. Our mission is to revolutionize the asset management industry and to provide customized expert services and an exceptional client experience.
We are seeking forward-thinking individuals to join us on our exciting journey. Innocap’s success is built on the diversity of our people and the strength of their ambitions. We empower our teams and foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, and growth. At Innocap, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your career, work on exciting projects, and make a real impact.
About The Role As the Legal Counsel, Corporate, reporting to the Global Head of Corporate Legal and Governance and Corporate Secretary, you will work with various stakeholders to manage the corporate and procurement activities from a legal perspective, and ensure the proper governance and maintenance of the legal documentation of Innocap.
Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include
- Contribute to the achievement of the business objectives by advising various teams on the legal aspects of vendor agreements, mainly related to the corporate needs of the Innocap Group (IT Services, Market Data Services, resources services, etc.).
- Lead or support, as applicable, negotiations with service providers.
- Draft agreements that balance business needs and an adequate level of risk.
- Act as the main point of contact for the preparation and update of intra-group services agreements.
- Ensure the effective management of procurement activities and related processes.
- Participate in the corporate management of subsidiaries of the Innocap group in Canada, the United States, and abroad.
- Participate in the corporate governance process for investment funds managed by Innocap, including overseeing the organization of board meetings.
- Participate in the strategic deployment of a company-wide document management solution.
- Monitor regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance to Innocap, while actively contributing to the implementation of regulatory, corporate and procurement initiatives.
- Ensure the proper sharing of corporate information internally and externally, especially for customer due diligence and anti-money laundering compliance;
Primary Qualificationd & Skills
- Member of the bar of at least one Canadian province or territory or one U.S. state, preferably Québec, Ontario and/or New York;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in transactional, commercial, or corporate law (inter-company relations, procurement, insurance, etc.) acquired either in-house or at a law firm;
- Strong business acumen;
- Interest in developing, implementing and managing electronic solutions for document management;
- Knowledge of the financial markets;
- Thorough and detail-oriented;
- Bilingualism is essential, with strong drafting skills in both French and English, critical for the international nature of the work.
Innocap's Global Privacy Notice
About Innocap
Innocap is the world’s leading firm of managed account platform services. With over US$80 billion in assets under management, over 440 employees, in 7 offices across five countries, we are shaping the future of alternative investments for institutional owners and allocators. Our mission is to revolutionize the asset management industry and to provide customized expert services and an exceptional client experience.
We are seeking forward-thinking individuals to join us on our exciting journey. Innocap’s success is built on the diversity of our people and the strength of their ambitions. We empower our teams and foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, and growth. At Innocap, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your career, work on exciting projects, and make a real impact.
About the role
About Innocap Innocap is the world’s leading firm of managed account platform services. With over US$85 billion in assets under management, over 450 employees and offices in five countries, we are shaping the future of alternative investments for institutional owners and allocators. Our mission is to revolutionize the asset management industry and to provide customized expert services and an exceptional client experience.
We are seeking forward-thinking individuals to join us on our exciting journey. Innocap’s success is built on the diversity of our people and the strength of their ambitions. We empower our teams and foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, and growth. At Innocap, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your career, work on exciting projects, and make a real impact.
About The Role As the Legal Counsel, Corporate, reporting to the Global Head of Corporate Legal and Governance and Corporate Secretary, you will work with various stakeholders to manage the corporate and procurement activities from a legal perspective, and ensure the proper governance and maintenance of the legal documentation of Innocap.
Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include
- Contribute to the achievement of the business objectives by advising various teams on the legal aspects of vendor agreements, mainly related to the corporate needs of the Innocap Group (IT Services, Market Data Services, resources services, etc.).
- Lead or support, as applicable, negotiations with service providers.
- Draft agreements that balance business needs and an adequate level of risk.
- Act as the main point of contact for the preparation and update of intra-group services agreements.
- Ensure the effective management of procurement activities and related processes.
- Participate in the corporate management of subsidiaries of the Innocap group in Canada, the United States, and abroad.
- Participate in the corporate governance process for investment funds managed by Innocap, including overseeing the organization of board meetings.
- Participate in the strategic deployment of a company-wide document management solution.
- Monitor regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance to Innocap, while actively contributing to the implementation of regulatory, corporate and procurement initiatives.
- Ensure the proper sharing of corporate information internally and externally, especially for customer due diligence and anti-money laundering compliance;
Primary Qualificationd & Skills
- Member of the bar of at least one Canadian province or territory or one U.S. state, preferably Québec, Ontario and/or New York;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in transactional, commercial, or corporate law (inter-company relations, procurement, insurance, etc.) acquired either in-house or at a law firm;
- Strong business acumen;
- Interest in developing, implementing and managing electronic solutions for document management;
- Knowledge of the financial markets;
- Thorough and detail-oriented;
- Bilingualism is essential, with strong drafting skills in both French and English, critical for the international nature of the work.
Innocap's Global Privacy Notice
About Innocap
Innocap is the world’s leading firm of managed account platform services. With over US$80 billion in assets under management, over 440 employees, in 7 offices across five countries, we are shaping the future of alternative investments for institutional owners and allocators. Our mission is to revolutionize the asset management industry and to provide customized expert services and an exceptional client experience.
We are seeking forward-thinking individuals to join us on our exciting journey. Innocap’s success is built on the diversity of our people and the strength of their ambitions. We empower our teams and foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, and growth. At Innocap, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your career, work on exciting projects, and make a real impact.