Senior Legal Counsel, Toronto

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Industry: Global Investment Management (part of a leading financial services group)

Location: Toronto, Canada (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Term: 6-month contract (starting August 2026)

Overview

A highly regarded global investment management platform, operating as part of a large, diversified financial services group, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its investment legal team on a maternity leave cover.

This role sits within a well-established private markets platform, with a strong focus on private debt and credit investments. You will work closely with investment professionals on transaction execution and ongoing portfolio matters across a sophisticated, institutional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on private debt transactions, including direct lending, credit facilities, and structured investments
• Support private equity and broader private markets investments
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation (e.g., credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, NDAs)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across investment, risk, and compliance functions
• Retain and manage external counsel as required
• Provide ongoing legal support across the private markets investment platform

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer in good standing with a Canadian law society
• Approximately 3+ years' experience in a relevant practice area
• Strong experience in private debt, leveraged finance, or private equity transactions
• Background at a leading law firm and/or in-house with an asset manager, bank, or financial institution
• Practical, business-oriented approach with the ability to work independently
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model (3 days per week in Toronto office)
• Exposure to institutional-quality private market transactions
• Opportunity to work within a globally established investment platform with significant assets under management
• Start date aligned to August 2026

About Lawflex

Lawflex is a legal resourcing platform that connects experienced lawyers with flexible and permanent opportunities at leading companies and financial institutions.

We work closely with both clients and lawyers to support interim, project-based, and longer-term placements, offering access to high-quality in-house roles across a range of industries.