Securities Law Clerk

at  AGF Management Limited

Toronto, ON M5J 0E7, Canada -

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Immediate18 Feb, 2025Not Specified19 Nov, 20242 year(s) or aboveCommunication Skills,Microsoft Office,Computer Skills,Project Management SkillsNoNo
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Description:

About Us:
Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. Our companies deliver excellence in investing in the public and private markets through three distinct business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners and AGF Private Wealth. AGF brings a disciplined approach, focused on incorporating sound, responsible and sustainable corporate practices. The firm’s collective investment expertise, driven by its fundamental, quantitative and private investing capabilities, extends globally to a wide range of clients, from financial advisors and their clients to high-net worth and institutional investors including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations.
About the Team:
The Legal & Corporate Governance team is an integral part of AGF. The team is primarily responsible for providing legal and governance advice to all AGF business units and affiliates.
About the Role:
Working out of AGF’s corporate head office in Toronto and reporting to the Vice-President, Associate General Counsel, you will join the team as a Securities Law Clerk, supporting the team with working knowledge of securities laws and continuous disclosure requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and file securities regulatory documents on SEDAR+.
  • Liaise with the OSC (and other regulators, as applicable) and internal business partners to obtain the appropriate approvals/receipts associated with continuous disclosure filings.
  • Assist in the drafting and preparation of securities offering documents such as prospectuses (and ancillary documents), offering memorandums, and proxy related materials.
  • Draft other continuous disclosure documents, such as material change reports, etc.
  • Act as a resource for the Legal department and internal business partners in connection with product development initiatives.
  • Keep track of upcoming and ongoing filing deadlines.
  • Assist with legal contract management.
  • Any other departmental responsibilities.

Your Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years’ experience with Canadian/Ontario securities laws (preferably with knowledge of investment funds specifically)
  • Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Associate Program Certificate and/or College Law Clerk Diploma
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to maintain strong relationships and rapport with business partners
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
  • Accurate and detail-oriented
  • Working knowledge of securities laws and continuous disclosure requirements
  • Strong computer skills including SEDAR+, and Microsoft Office

Your Assets (but not mandatory):

  • SEDI and NRD filings experience/familiarity

No unsolicited agency referrals please.
AGF is an equal opportunity employer. AGF welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process. It is the Company’s policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best qualified person for the job. AGF does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable legislation.

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Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and file securities regulatory documents on SEDAR+.
  • Liaise with the OSC (and other regulators, as applicable) and internal business partners to obtain the appropriate approvals/receipts associated with continuous disclosure filings.
  • Assist in the drafting and preparation of securities offering documents such as prospectuses (and ancillary documents), offering memorandums, and proxy related materials.
  • Draft other continuous disclosure documents, such as material change reports, etc.
  • Act as a resource for the Legal department and internal business partners in connection with product development initiatives.
  • Keep track of upcoming and ongoing filing deadlines.
  • Assist with legal contract management.
  • Any other departmental responsibilities


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:2.0Max:5.0 year(s)

Legal Services

Legal

Administration

Trade Certificate

Institute of law clerks of ontario associate program certificate and/or college law clerk diploma

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Toronto, ON M5J 0E7, Canada