About Us:
With $313.7 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2026, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.
Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.
BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our BCI Values in Actionpage.
Are you a quick, flexible thinker who thrives at the intersection of law, investments, and business? We're looking for a seasoned legal professional with broad transactional experience who delivers practical, business-minded legal advice. You'll partner with senior investment professionals, manage complex transactions and help drive successful outcomes in an evolving capital markets environment.
Reporting to the Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets & Credit Investments, the Director & Senior Counsel, Capital Markets & Credit Investments, plays a key role in providing legal services and advice on a variety of Capital Markets & Credit Investments (“CMCI”) transactions, ranging from private funds and private credit investments, to equities, fixed income, and derivatives activities. The Director & Senior Counsel works in a team environment and closely with other counsel, including external lawyers, as well as business personnel and paralegals. In addition, the Director & Senior Counsel embodies Legal Affairs’ business partner model, acting as a proactive, embedded partner to the CMCI team to advance BCI’s strategy while safeguarding its interests.
The Legal Affairs Department provides comprehensive legal, compliance, and governance support across the organization. The department works to provide tailored risk-based advice, ensuring compliance with regulations and upholding high ethical standards. The team gives proactive, practical, and solution-oriented guidance to help their business partners make informed decisions, fostering innovation and driving success. By focusing on strategic objectives, the Legal Affairs Department supports BCI's ambitions and maintains its reputation as trusted advisors who can navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape.
A Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)
Called or qualified to be called to the bar in British Columbia
7+ years’ experience in a transactional practice at a leading law firm, investment manager or financial institution, leading and project managing transactional matters
Expertise in private funds, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private credit or other investment transactions, including hybrid capital and derivatives
Experience coordinating transactions across teams, including with tax, regulatory, compliance, finance and operations teams
Experience working with legal technology and AI
Experience with statutory entities, pension plans and institutional investors
Familiarity with global regulatory processes (e.g., CFIUS, HSR and other merger control, antitrust and foreign direct investment filings)
Proven ability to manage complex transactions and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
A commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity
Works closely with deal teams within CMCI providing time sensitive legal advice and support for complex transactional, investment and operational activities
Serves as a proactive business partner to CMCI deal teams, anticipating legal needs and shaping how the business approaches opportunities and risk
Assists the Chief Legal Officer and other members of Legal Affairs on an as-needed basis in providing legal advice and support to investment departments and operational teams
Engages, supervises and coordinates external legal, regulatory and diligence advisors
Drafts, reviews, revises and negotiates investment related agreements
Facilitates regulatory processes to close investment transactions
Provides guidance and advice on contractual, legal, regulatory and governance requirements
Identifies legal and regulatory risks, working with others to appropriately manage or mitigate those risks within BCI’s business environment and commercial strategies
Builds relationships and communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Appropriately utilizes legal technology and AI in day-to-day tasks, and contributes to process improvements and efficiency
Anticipates and foresees legal and business risks specific to own area of expertise and business risk tolerance
Evaluates issues accurately and escalates appropriately
Makes decisions, forms strategy and executes independently with minimal supervision
Resolves complex issues within areas of expertise and experience
Approaches work with an understanding of how it relates to long-term objectives and strategies of the legal department and BCI’s long term investment horizon
This role will be based in our office in downtown Victoria, BC or Vancouver, BC
The annualized base salary range for this role is CAD $175,000 to $225,000.
BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.
Next Steps:
To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.
At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at hr@bci.ca
To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page
BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, executive search firms, or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees, commissions, or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization. With $295 billion of gross assets under management, BCI provides investment management services to British Columbia public sector and institutional clients. As an active in-house asset manager investing globally across public and private asset classes and strategies, BCI depends on talent with specialized expertise to fulfill client needs, helping them build meaningful futures.
BCI’s teams come to work each day knowing their performance has purpose, and that our achievements are built on collective expertise, in an environment where we can bring innovative ideas to the table to perform at the highest level for our clients.
Our employees share BCI's core values of clients first, performance-focused, world-class, accountability, transparency, and integrity. Being recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, and BC's Top Employers exemplifies our ongoing commitment to be a progressive workplace of choice; one that attracts, retains, and promotes talent so that we can continue to work towards meeting our clients' financial goals.
