About the Role

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, managing C$140b of net assets on behalf of 600,000 members. The Associate Director, Legal will be accountable for all legal aspects of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Infrastructure SPP third-party platform and asset lifecycle, including new co-investment processes, add-ons / equity injections, as well as full or partial capital rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all legal workstreams for the SPP platform
• Participation in production and review of platform-related marketing and DD materials
• Working with external counsel on vehicle structures, term sheets, operative legal documents, service provider contracts
• Negotiating SPP-related confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, sponsorship agreements
• Leading negotiations with co-investors on operative legal documents
• Supporting investor interactions, communications and reporting
• Understanding [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] structuring considerations
• Keeping appraised of industry developments in capital solutions
• Collaborating with internal teams (Deal Team, Asset Team, Tax, Finance, Compliance)
• Advising on marketing in target jurisdictions, regulatory filings, and compliance program updates

Qualifications

• Law degree from recognized university; UK or US qualified and in good standing
• Minimum 6 years legal experience at law firm or in-house
• Experience in M&A, fund formation and/or co-investments in infrastructure, private equity or private asset class
• Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Well-developed negotiation and drafting skills
• Working knowledge of securities laws in US, UK, EU, Australia and Singapore
• Ability to build trusted relationships
• Intellectually curious team player
• Commercial judgement and business acumen
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Proactive self-starter with high degree of ownership