Senior Legal Counsel, Public Markets

Opportunity
We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team of investment lawyers. You'll be providing expert legal support for investment activities in public markets in North America, Europe, Asia and other international jurisdictions. This role provides strategic legal advice and transactional support for AIMCo’s capital markets activities, including trading, fund investments, and complex financing structures.

Closing Date
January 29, 2026

Responsibilities

Transactional Support:
Lead legal work streams for capital markets transactions, including:

prime brokerage, margin lending, repo/securities lending, and derivatives.

fund investments (limited partnership interests), co-investments, and secondary transactions.

private placements and strategic investments in public markets.

Documentation & Negotiation:
Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements with counter parties and external counsel.

Regulatory Advisory:
Monitor and interpret securities law and regulatory developments impacting AIMCo’s investment strategies.

Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across trading and investment activities.

Collaboration:

Partner with Public Markets teams, Compliance, and Operations to ensure seamless execution and governance.

External Counsel Oversight:
Manage relationships and budgets for external legal providers.

Our Ideal Candidate Qualifications

Proven commitment to developing subject matter expertise and a track record of leading deals.

Over 7 years of experience in corporate/securities law, with exposure to capital markets transactions, trading documentation, private funds, and alternative investment structures.

Experience in an enterprise in-house role, particularly at another institutional investor or investment manager in a regulated industry, is an asset.

Law degree (J.D., LL.B., or equivalent) from an accredited law school.

Call to the Alberta Bar and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.

Intellectual curiosity and sound legal and commercial judgment.

Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for the intended audience.

Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills, resilience, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Highly motivated team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines and across time zones.

Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.

Proven ability to manage complex projects and provide commercially pragmatic advice.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration, and inspires the same in others.

NOTE
This role will close at 11:59pm MST on Jan 28, 2026

Next Steps
We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

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.

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At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for our Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.

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