Securities and Corporate Law Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Scotiabank

Scotiabank

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 170893

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose

Securities and Corporate Law Clerk contributes to the overall success of the Legal Department - MD Financial Management in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed/delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives.

The Securities and Corporate Law Clerk provides a broad range of services, support and advice to the MD Boards of Directors and certain internal and external governance committees in the areas of corporate governance, investment fund governance, fiduciary and protocol requirements.

This role is also responsible for the timely filing of various securities regulatory reports, prospectuses, financial statements, and other related documents.

Accountabilities

Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their daytoday role, while ensuring high quality of work
Management of boards and committees with limited oversight
Manages multiple projects and files and raises risks and makes recommendations as applicable
Works independently with project teams representing legal and fund compliance in the first instance
Working with cross functional teams and groups to ensure that board and committee reporting is accurate, timely and complete for Board and Committee meetings
Responsible for agenda setting to ensure Board / Committee responsibilities are met
Responsible for supporting certain internal investment fund governance committees
Responsible for working together with Senior Legal Counsel to complete and file any and all prospectus documentation, including, for example, prospectus amendments, annual prospectus filings, annual disclosure documents, and other fundrelated filings
Preparing Minutes and Action Item Registers for internal Committee meetings and internal Boards for review by the Corporate Secretary
Working with senior staff to develop, implement and report on effective governance principles for both Board and investment fund governance based on their review of legislation, case law and industry best practices
Preparing various legal documents for review by legal team members (consent regulations, bylaws, and mandates)
Maintaining corporate records by ensuring that minute books are kept to best standards
Assisting Corporate Secretary in the preparation of board materials
Maintaining the electronic board platform and keeping it up to date
Shows a high degree of attention to detail and care in the review and drafting of documents, correspondence, etc.
Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in daytoday activities and decisions
Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of daytoday business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk
Champions a highperformance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment
Providing other duties/support as assigned

Education / Experience / Other Information (include only those that are specific to the role)

University or college diploma in legal studies and/or paralegal qualification
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in legal, regulatory services or in supporting a corporate secretary
Solid understanding of the corporate law and governance principles
Experience managing corporate records and minute books
Experience drafting resolutions and other core documents
Knowledge of French would be an asset
Knowledge of the financial services industry and the Diligent Portal would be an asset
Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
Ability to work as a team player and independently; proactive and flexible; adaptable to change
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Conducts oneself in a highly professional manner and operates with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Ontario : Ottawa

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas

Guided by our purpose:
"for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.