Job Description

Position Title: Senior Corporate Counsel

Department: General Counsels Office

Location: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal

Status: Permanent, Full-Time (Hybrid)

About Us

As a self-regulatory organization, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. At the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), we are committed to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada’s capital markets. Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets.

About This Opportunity

• Collaborate closely with colleagues and organizational leaders throughout CIRO, providing timely and practical legal advice on complex matters as they emerge

• Help teams to move work forward with clear practical legal guidance

• Support CIRO’s oversight relationship with members of the Canadian Securities Administrators and help ensure CIRO meets its applicable obligations

• Perform legal review of material contracts and internal corporate policies

• Lead or assist in policy initiatives within the GCO’s mandate.  

• Retain and instruct external counsel in corporate/commercial matters

• Provide legal advice and support relating to CIRO regulatory and legal obligations

• Provide legal advice and support for CIRO’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and related corporate governance matters

What You Bring

Must-haves

• Law degree and membership in good standing with the applicable provincial law society

• At least 7 years’ experience in private practice, in-house or a regulatory position  

• Experience in corporate commercial law, securities law and/or self-regulation in the securities industry is especially valuable 

• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships across functions  

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with CIRO and the regulatory and legal framework within which it operates

• Knowledge of and experience with current securities industry practices, applicable securities legislation, and/or marketplace structure and operations  

• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills  

• Demonstrated initiative and dependability  

• Excellent organizational skills  

• Ability to interact effectively with senior management, other regulators and external stakeholders  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on long-term, complex projects  

• Bilingual in English and French

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus *
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment *
• Paid flex days and sick days *
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up *
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations *

*Asterisked offerings are not applicable to contracts

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):

Our purpose and our impact: 

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future.

Culture and Working Environment:

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best. 

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry. 

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future. 

At CIRO, you’ll be part of an organization driven by Pride in Excellence, a strong Focus on Well‑being, and A Shared Purpose that connects our people to meaningful work. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where you can grow and make an impact. Learn more about what it’s like to build your career at CIRO by exploring our Careers page: https://www.ciro.ca/about-ciro/careers

Our Commitment: 

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.  

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process across Canada. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to providing accommodations upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation.

Our Recruitment Process

• This posting reflects an active vacancy on our team
• We use automated (AI) tools to assist with candidate sourcing and communications. Applications are reviewed by our hiring team and hiring decisions are made by people.
• This role has a hiring range of $138,500 - $170,000 with the placement and offered salary being based on knowledge, skills, education/training and experience, as well as external market conditions and internal equity.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted. #LI-HYBRID #Hiring