Corporate Counsel

Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.
Reporting to the Vice President, Legal, you will be accountable for ensuring that OMERS legal risks are well managed while supporting OMERS corporate business teams. As Corporate Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal and business advice and guidance in respect of corporate, commercial, securities and other general matters that arise as part of OMERS corporate and business operations, as well as assistance with the management of the OMERS Corporate Secretariat. This is an excellent opportunity to plan, execute, and supervise a variety of complex legal initiatives and innovative projects, including engaging and managing external counsel, in a collegial and collaborative setting.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
providing business-focused legal advice in an energetic role that is characterized by partnership across a broad range of functions and includes the support of:

OMERS Investment Management in respect of regulatory, corporate, commercial and transactional matters;

OMERS Finance Trust in respect of transactional, compliance, governance and day-to-day operating matters;

the OMERS Finance, Tax, Treasury and Risk teams in respect of certain business activities (e.g. credit support documentation review, loan compliance functions, policy review, etc.); and

OAC generally in respect of corporate, commercial and policy objectives;

supporting the Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer of OMERS and the Senior Vice President, Legal & Corporate Secretary on various legal and governance matters;

assisting the Vice President, Legal with management of the OMERS Corporate Secretariat team; and

satisfying Know Your Client inquiries.

To succeed in this role, you have:
a legal designation, with a minimum of 3 years of corporate commercial experience gained from a law firm;

qualified to practice law in Ontario;

significant commercial experience, including deep experience with corporate and securities matters and strong familiarity with corporate governance issues;

exposure to the public pension and investment industries;

sophisticated interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders;

strong business acumen;

excellent negotiating skills;

sound judgement and high integrity;

a bias for action and possess a high degree of initiative; and

a knack for getting things done.

We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 3+ days per week.

Our story:
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $127.4 billion in net assets as at June 30, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.