Associate, Legal - Toronto, Canada - Brookfield Properties

Brookfield Properties

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Our Company

At Brookfield Properties, the foundation of our success is firmly rooted in our people.

Our company is comprised of experts across a range of specialties who share a goal of ensuring our properties are continuously evolving to meet the needs of our communities and stakeholders.

To meet this goal, we hire visionary, entrepreneurial talent who help us innovate and enhance our business. We build collaborative teams who value integrity, creativity and diversity.

Our teams operate an iconic portfolio of irreplaceable properties within the world's most dynamic markets.

As one of the largest real estate services companies, we provide management and development expertise exclusively for properties owned by Brookfield Asset Management.

Job Description:

Brookfield's Legal & Regulatory Group is looking for a Corporate Counsel to support and work closely with our legal team on various internal and external facing legal matters.

Securities Regulation

Assist with the execution of debt and equity securities offerings and other securitiesbased transactions, including Brookfield issuer bids
Assist with the preparation and review of Brookfield's corporate disclosures including Management Information Circular, Annual Information Form, Annual Report, and Quarterly Financials
Responsible for Brookfield's normal course issuer bids for preferred and common shares
Assist in establishing and monitoring trading protocols for Brookfield and associated entities
Support the Corporation's Treasury department on matters that may arise from time to time
Supervise the submission of filings on the TSX and NYSE

Corporate Governance

Assist the Senior Vice President, Legal & Regulatory with various matters relating to the Brookfield Board of Directors, as well as the boards of affiliated public and private entities, including preparation of quarterly Board materials and meeting minutes
Review and prepare responses to stakeholder communications (_e.g._, letters from institutional investors) on governance related matters
Assist with the annual general meeting of shareholders, including responding to any shareholder proposals
Assist the Corporation in its review and evaluation of ongoing governance matters and legal entity management

Legal and Corporate Compliance

Assist with the management of the Corporation's intellectual property
Responsible for legal research and preparation of internal memoranda on legal matters relevant to the Corporation's activities
Assist in the development and management of Brookfield's approach to privacy, data, and document security
Assist with the development, drafting and updating of corporate policies including overseeing the annual review of all corporate policies
Prepare, review, and revise Brookfield contracts, including nondisclosure agreements
Serve as a legal resource on internal corporate initiatives, including internal reorganizations and other corporate transactions
Lead responses to "knowyourclient" requests from financial institutions and other partners
Manage regulatory corporate compliance filings and activities
Develop, implement and improve processes for the Corporation's global regulatory and other filings (e.g., antitrust filings, CFIUS)
Supervise updates to Brookfield's corporate organizational charts, including its private subsidiaries and director and officer listings and transactions lists
Oversee formation and dissolution of entities, minute book updates and corporate resolutions
Respond to internal and external stakeholder inquiries regarding corporate legal matters

Requirements:

Be called to the Bar in Ontario or equivalent in another Canadian jurisdiction
Have a minimum of three years' post call experience as a lawyer familiar with securities, preferably gained at a major Toronto law firm and/or at within the inhouse legal department of a large publicly traded corporation
Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. securities law is an asset
Strong communication skills and judgment: ability to present clearly, develop practical solutions, and exercise sound judgement
Selfmotivated and proactive; eager to take ownership and able to advance work independently
Teamoriented; demonstrates a commitment to shared success
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organization
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness
Excellent organizational skills to effectively manage priorities while meeting timelines

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities