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Grade: P8Referral Level: Level 1Division: IGM-LegalIGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $290 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM’s business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients. At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive years and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals. Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals. The Mackenzie Investments Legal Department is currently recruiting for the position of Legal Counsel, Asset Management. Reporting to the Assistant-Vice President, Legal, Asset Management, you will work closely with a group of legal professionals and business leaders across IGM Financial’s asset management businesses (Mackenzie Investments and IG Wealth Management). Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support. Join an unstoppable team that is engaged in continuous learning and knowledge sharing while providing proactive and pragmatic legal advice to mitigate risks and enable strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of projects and will work collaboratively with colleagues in the IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments legal teams. You will receive feedback and support to refine and continue to grow your legal skills and abilities. The primary responsibilities include:Drafting prospectuses and material contracts for mutual funds and ETFsSupporting product development and strategic initiatives by providing practical insight and business-oriented legal advice to key internal stakeholdersSupporting institutional investment management activities in Canada and other jurisdictionsReviewing marketing materials for compliance with applicable lawsParticipating in regulatory review and analysis, by engaging with the broader legal team, Canada’s various securities regulators, and other market participantsPreparing exemptive relief applications Negotiating agreements with third parties (e.g. trading documentation, service agreements, other corporate contracts)Key requirements for this role include:1-4 years of experience as a lawyer at a large law firm or as in-house counsel for a major financial services institutionLicensed to practice law in Manitoba, Ontario or QuebecExperience with derivatives, institutional work or private asset transactions is highly desirableStrong academic backgroundProven team playerAbility to work independently to proactively bring projects to completion Superior time management and communication skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to analyze complex problems and action practical solutionsBenefits: COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans. RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component. WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements. INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background). The expected annual base salary range for this role is ($108,500 – $135,500), which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development. IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply by February 13, 2026. #LI-JS2 #LI-Hybrid
