Lawyer

Job summary

Advise clients on securities law and regulatory matters, prepare and review investment fund documentation, and manage regulatory registrations and filings. Support securities and capital markets transactions while providing practical legal advice and collaborating with colleagues to maintain strong client relationships.

Job details

Securities Lawyer - Mid to Senior Level Location: Montreal, Quebec Experience: 2+ years Practice Area: Securities Law / Capital Markets Languages: French and English Bar Admission: Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec About The Role We are seeking a motivated mid- to senior-level Securities Lawyer to join a well-established legal practice in Montreal. The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of clients, including investment fund managers, brokers, advisors, public and private mutual funds, and related service providers. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with securities law experience who is looking to contribute to complex transactions, provide strategic legal advice, and work collaboratively within a dynamic team. Key Responsibilities Advise clients on securities law and regulatory matters. Prepare and review investment fund documentation. Handle registrations and filings with relevant regulatory authorities. Interpret and apply applicable securities legislation and regulations. Support securities and capital markets transactions. Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients. Collaborate with colleagues and maintain strong client relationships. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in securities law. Experience preparing investment fund documentation. Experience with regulatory registrations and filings. Strong understanding of applicable securities legislation and regulatory requirements. Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English. Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and business acumen. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to work. Ability to develop practical and innovative solutions to complex legal matters. What We're Looking For An enthusiastic and client-focused legal professional who demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and be comfortable managing complex legal matters while maintaining strong client relationships.

What you’ll do

Advise clients on securities law and regulatory matters, prepare and review investment fund documentation, and manage regulatory registrations and filings. Support securities and capital markets transactions while providing practical legal advice and collaborating with colleagues to maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of securities law experience, including experience with investment fund documentation and regulatory registrations and filings. Candidates must be in good standing with the Barreau du Québec and have strong French and English communication skills, analytical ability, sound judgment, and business acumen.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Securities Law
• Capital Markets
• Investment Fund Documentation
• Regulatory Registrations And Filings
• Securities Legislation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Legal Advice
• Transaction Support
• Client Relationship Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Sound Judgment
• Business Acumen
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving

Job areas

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting

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