The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.
We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.
The Corporate Finance Department (CFD) is currently looking for a Legal Counsel II to join the team. CFD is responsible for the regulation in Ontario of public companies and companies raising capital in the exempt market. CFD also plays an active role in policy development within the OSC and the Canadian Securities Administrators.
What you will do:
As a Legal Counsel II, you will work on a multi-disciplinary team and report to an Associate Vice-President in the Corporate Finance Department, and you will be given opportunities to:
- Review prospectuses, applications for discretionary relief from securities legislation, exempt market activities and continuous disclosure filings.
- Conduct research on complex issues and contribute to the development of policy initiatives, including adapting regulatory principles to industry trends and emerging issues.
- Interact with other OSC divisions, market participants and their advisors, and others engaged with the capital markets.
As the ideal candidate, you:
- Are a member of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience practicing securities law.
- Have experience working with the securities regulatory regime as it applies to public companies and companies raising capital in the exempt market, ideally gained at a law firm or a reporting issuer.
- Have legal knowledge of capital markets and the ability to exercise good judgement.
- Have experience in policy development and regulation.
- Have a demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships and work on a team.
- Can effectively balance regulatory objectives with practical business considerations.
- Possess strong analytical, project management and communication skills.
- Can successfully organize and manage multiple, complex projects and set and adjust priorities.
This is an opportunity to influence the further development of securities laws and regulations. The work associated with this role is top quality and complex, allowing you to experience continuous personal and professional growth. This is also an opportunity to join a very collegial and collaborative group. The OSC offers a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and takes pride in its challenging and rewarding work. If you like to problem-solve and have a genuine interest in protecting the integrity of the ever-changing capital markets, this may be the perfect position for you!
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We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.
The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.
The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada, BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada
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Skills Required
- Member of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing
- Minimum of 5 years' experience practicing securities law
- Experience with securities regulatory regime for public companies and exempt market capital raising
- Experience ideally gained at a law firm or a reporting issuer
- Legal knowledge of capital markets and ability to exercise good judgment
- Experience in policy development and regulation
- Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships and work on a team
- Ability to balance regulatory objectives with practical business considerations
- Strong analytical, project management and communication skills
- Ability to organize and manage multiple complex projects and set and adjust priorities
What We Do
The Ontario Securities Commission administers and enforces securities law in the province of Ontario. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk
