Job Requisition Id: 175017
Business Function: Legal
Primary City: Ottawa
Other Location(s): Toronto, Hamilton, London...
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: CPLGB02
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/29/2023
All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.
Job Description
Canada Post is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced legal professional with strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills to join a collegial team of talented legal professionals and support Senior Legal Counsel in legal matters involving investments, with a focus on Real Estate, by the Canada Post Corporation Registered Pension Plan (CPCRPP). The CPCRPP is the one of the largest single employer Defined Benefit Pension Funds in Canada, with assets encompassing a diversified portfolio that includes Real Estate, Private Equity, Infrastructure, Fixed Income and Capital Market Investments.”
Job Responsibilities
Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Legal Counsel, Pension Investments:
Provide practical, strategic business-focused legal advice to the CPCRPP Investment Teams mainly focused on Real Estate but also including Infrastructure, Private Equity, Fixed Income and Capital Markets.
Use your professional acumen and business judgment to facilitate the achievement by the Canada Post Pension Plan of its investment objectives, including the application of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) considerations to investment decisions.
Collaborate with internal and external teams in the negotiation and drafting of investment agreements including various Real Estate agreements (such as development, property, asset management and financing), as well as Limited Partnerships, Joint Venture, Co-ownership, Investment Management and other agreements.
Assist Senior Legal Counsel and Senior Real Estate Paralegal with various investment vehicles to ensure compliance with Pension legislation and tax rules.
Develop and communicate, in a concise meaningful manner, legal opinions on a variety of commercial, real estate , regulatory and other issues affecting Pension Investments.
Monitor legal trends and case law in order to provide advice and guidance in a proactive manner.
Support and assist members of the Legal Affairs team as a subject-matter expert.
Effectively manage external counsel in all jurisdictions with respect to transactional and litigation matters, in order to ensure excellent quality of service and good value for external costs.
Qualifications
Education
Law degree from a recognized institution and membership in good standing with a provincial bar association.
Experience and Capabilities
The candidate must have 2-6 years legal experience in Investments and the negotiation and drafting of investment agreements including Limited Partnerships, Joint Venture, Co-ownership, Investment Management and other agreements.
The candidate must have 2-6 years experience in Real Estate law, including financing leasing, purchases and sales, environmental issues, property management and construction contracts, easements and licenses.
Experience in Investments by Pension Funds would be preferred.
Proven strong communication skills, including preparation and delivery of oral and written presentations.
Proven capabilities in mentoring and influencing others.
Knowledge of best practices and experience in the implementation of templates and precedents would be an asset.
Demonstrated organization skills needed to manage the legal work for a complex and dynamic investment portfolio.
Ability to work independently and as part of legal and cross-functional teams, while multi-tasking and managing competing priorities.
Motivation, aptitude as a self-starter, and the ability to "hit the ground running".
Familiarity with electronic document/matter management is an asset.
Other Candidate Requirements
English Essential (the proven ability to work in both English and French would be an asset)
Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.
Employment Equity
Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.
Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.
Accommodation
Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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