AIMCO

About AIMCO

Opportunity AIMCo is seeking a client focused Associate General Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel to provide a broad range of expert legal advice across all aspects of AIMCo’s business and operations, with a primary focus on assisting in the management and execution of domestic and foreign investment transactions. This position will also support the AIMCo Executive Committee and Board of Directors in various governance matters. Responsibilities Overall Responsibilities will include: Providing expert legal support for investment activities within and outside of Canada, across each of AIMCo’s asset classes, including: reviewing, negotiating and drafting agreements and related documents; establishing and managing transaction project plans; reviewing and assessing issues arising from due diligence; advising on investment structures and tax mitigation strategies; managing and collaborating with external counsel; managing the legal risk of AIMCo and its clients; assisting the investment teams in managing direct investments; managing the legal risk and investment structures post-closing. Supporting the Chief Legal Officer on various governance and policy matters, including: providing legal support to AIMCo’s Board of Directors on all matters; developing internal compliance and governance policies and related procedures; responding to general internal legal inquiries; responding to requests from AIMCo’s clients and the Government of Alberta; maintaining a range of corporate records; developing and maintaining transaction checklists and standard form documents; reviewing and reporting on legislative, regulatory and case law developments affecting AIMCo and its clients. Providing active leadership, including: directing and mentoring Legal Counsel and support staff; leading training sessions for internal departments on topics of legal interest; providing commercially oriented advice and support on general strategy and market practices (especially in foreign jurisdictions) to senior management and investment groups. Additional Associate General Counsel Responsibilities will include: Develop the strategy and planning for governance and compliance initiatives across AIMCo, with reference to AIMCo’s corporate strategy, risks and business Act as a knowledge resource to help solve complex problems faced ty all AIMCo functions Report on policy/governance matters to the CEO, Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Governance Committee and Board Assist CLO in responding to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies etc. Collaborate with and advise the executive and senior management in regards to AIMCo policy and governance issues Represent AIMCo externally, including: meeting with the government, clients and consultants; engaging with relevant regulatory agencies to advocate on behalf of AIMCo and its clients; and communicating with peer organizations on matters of mutual interest Our Ideal Candidate Overall Qualities of Associate General Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel: Understanding of legal issues arising from investing and doing business in foreign jurisdictions Comprehensive understanding of legal risk and related legal risk management strategies Familiarity with the implications of applicable tax legislation, regulation and policy Market sector knowledge related to one or more AIMCo asset classes Understanding of fundamental finance and capital structuring principles, accounting principles, and macroeconomics Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for a highly professional environment Client focused and collaborative Our ideal Associate General Counsel: Law degree (LLB or JD) from an accredited University and eligibility for membership in the Law Society of Alberta An MBA or accounting or finance credentials would be considered an asset Minimum of 15 years working knowledge and experience in a corporate/commercial law practice and a proven track record supporting or leading deals Our Ideal Senior Legal Counsel: Law degree (LLB or JD) from an accredited University and eligibility for membership in the Law Society of Alberta An MBA or accounting or finance credentials would be considered an asset Minimum of 10 years working knowledge and experience in a corporate/commercial law practice Proven track record supporting or leading deals Rewards & Benefits Stay engaged with exciting special project work and growth assignments. Stay agile with ongoing training and educational reimbursement programs. Stay balanced with a health care spending account and onsite fitness facilities. About AIMCo AIMCo is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified investment managers, with approximately $100 billion of assets under management for 31 clients, a diverse group of Alberta public sector pension plans, endowment funds, and government accounts representing all Albertans. Our culture is defined by our core values: Excellence, Transparency, Humility, Integrity and Collaboration. Our success as an organization is as dependent on the growth of our people as it is our investments. We provide opportunity to our employees, embrace talent with new ideas and are committed to a culture of continuous learning. Next Steps Please submit your resume, cv or apply via LinkedIn to be considered. NOTE: Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo. Job Reference: CA00047

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Company Type: Government

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 1 - 5 billion (CAD)

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