Legal Counsel, Contracts

Fidelity Investments Canada

$182K — $212K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of a Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience in a legal or procurement role at a large organization or law firm
  • Licensed member of the Law Society of Upper Canada
  • Experience handling contracts is required
  • Familiarity with technology contracts or AI vendors is beneficial
  • Comfortable with contract lifecycle systems and legal tech solutions

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze issues in contract negotiations
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various contracts autonomously
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure timely legal documentation
  • Improve processes and practices for more efficient workflow
  • Assist with sourcing and onboarding, in addition to ad-hoc projects
  • Maintain and update contractual materials as necessary
  • Implement feedback from stakeholders into contract processes

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • RRSP contribution after 6 months of employment with no matching required
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Work location in downtown Toronto until late 2026, transitioning to a Mississauga office
  • Recognition of exceptional work through performance bonuses
  • Alignment with provincial pay transparency requirements
Full Job Description
Job Description
  • Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings
  • This is a regular, full-time role
  • You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity's dynamic working arrangement
  • The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026 when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway.


What We Do

Reporting to the Director Procurement & Legal Counsel Sr, the Legal Counsel will oversee contracts drafts, reviews, negotiates, and manages various contracts, including the interpretation of such contracts and the implementation of amendments.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Reviewing and considering all pertinent issues which arise in the context of negotiations
  • Independently draft, review, negotiate and manage a variety of agreements
  • Liaise and collaborate with external and internal Fidelity business partners to ensure necessary legal documentation is completed in accordance with timelines/policies
  • Assist in the continual improvement of processes, documentation and practices to achieve a more efficient workflow
  • Assist with supplied sourcing, onboarding and engagement as well as ad-hoc projects as necessary
  • Drafting, maintaining and updating material contracts, as required
  • Coordinating and implementing comments received from internal and external parties
  • Contributing to the development, implementation and enhancement of legal and procurement policies and procedures
  • Identifying and driving opportunities to streamline, standardize and automate contracting processes, including leveraging technology to improve efficiency and consistency


What We're Looking For
  • Completion of the Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience with technology contracts and/or AI vendors is an asset
  • 4+ years of experience in the legal or procurement department of a large commercial organization or a large law firm
  • Licensed as a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada
  • Experience in contracts required
  • Comfortable using contract lifecycle systems and contract management software or other legal technology solutions
  • Prior mutual fund industry experience is an asset


What you will Bring
  • Excellent contract drafting skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Superior communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to collaboratively solve legal issues
  • Knowledge of corporate law
  • Ability to adapt and is responsive to competing priorities
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite


Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That's why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today-and your financial well-being tomorrow.

For this role, your total rewards include:
  • Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus: Total annual cash compensation (base salary plus target bonus) ranges from $182,000 to $212,000, based on your experience and qualifications.
  • RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution-no employee matching required.


We're proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization-an opportunity to step into a role where your talents will make a meaningful difference.

We use AI-enabled LinkedIn Hiring Assistant to support parts of our sourcing process. Every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our recruiters. If you choose to ask questions to the LinkedIn HR Hiring Assistant, please be mindful that the responses are not official and must be confirmed for accuracy and completeness by Fidelity. If you are selected for an interview, the recruiter who contacts you can best answer your questions.

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