Business Unit

Regular, Full time

Closing Date: August 6, 2026

The Corporate Finance Department (CFD) is currently looking for a Legal Counsel II to join the team. CFD is responsible for the regulation in Ontario of public companies and companies raising capital in the exempt market. CFD also plays an active role in policy development within the OSC and the Canadian Securities Administrators.

What you will do:

As a Legal Counsel II, you will work on a multi-disciplinary team and report to an Associate Vice-President in the Corporate Finance Department, and you will be given opportunities to:

• Review prospectuses, applications for discretionary relief from securities legislation, exempt market activities and continuous disclosure filings.
• Conduct research on complex issues and contribute to the development of policy initiatives, including adapting regulatory principles to industry trends and emerging issues.
• Interact with other OSC divisions, market participants and their advisors, and others engaged with the capital markets.

As the ideal candidate, you:

• Are a member of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing and have a minimum of 5 years' experience practicing securities law.
• Have experience working with the securities regulatory regime as it applies to public companies and companies raising capital in the exempt market, ideally gained at a law firm or a reporting issuer.
• Have legal knowledge of capital markets and the ability to exercise good judgement.
• Have experience in policy development and regulation.
• Have a demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships and work on a team.
• Can effectively balance regulatory objectives with practical business considerations.
• Possess strong analytical, project management and communication skills.
• Can successfully organize and manage multiple, complex projects and set and adjust priorities.

This is an opportunity to influence the further development of securities laws and regulations. The work associated with this role is top quality and complex, allowing you to experience continuous personal and professional growth. This is also an opportunity to join a very collegial and collaborative group. The OSC offers a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and takes pride in its challenging and rewarding work. If you like to problem-solve and have a genuine interest in protecting the integrity of the ever-changing capital markets, this may be the perfect position for you!

Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.