Sr Law Clerk/Paralegal

 Permanent Full Time

Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President and Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities, you will provide valuable and timely support to the Legal Division and the Corporate Secretary’s Office in connection with Great-West Lifeco’s and Canada Life’s securities filings and securities financing transactions. You will have primary accountability for completing and managing all Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life securities filings on SEDAR+ and for managing our insider reporting program and related governance. Working closely with a group of highly accomplished legal and business professionals, your work will be wide-ranging and will give you the opportunity to demonstrate proven expertise in dynamic practice areas, as well as learn new skills.

What you will do

• Prepare, complete and manage all Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life securities filings on SEDAR+
• Maintain SEDI profiles and file insider reports on SEDI in connection with long-term incentive plans, normal course issuer bid program and other securities arrangements
• Manage the organization’s insider reporting program and related governance
• Perform TSX regulatory filings through TMX Linx
• Coordinate securities regulatory inquiries and prepare responses to external information requests
• Work closely with the Corporate Secretary’s Office on securities filings and related matters
• Draft securities-related transaction documents and provide support for external debt and equity financing transactions, internal financing structures and corporate reorganizations
• Manage the corporate governance of various financing subsidiaries, including the drafting and execution of resolutions, meeting minutes and other governance material, in collaboration with the Corporate Secretary’s Office
• Assist with strategic initiatives on an ad hoc or ongoing basis

What you will bring

Must-have

• Post-secondary legal diploma (or equivalent education)
• Minimum 5 years of experience with securities documentation and regulatory filings, including in-depth experience and technical familiarity with SEDAR+, TMX Linx and SEDI
• Strong knowledge of continuous and timely disclosure filing and insider reporting obligations and timelines
• Strong ability to balance competing work demands and to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills adaptable to a broad range of audiences, including senior business executives and members of the Board of Directors
• Strong focus and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• A strong desire to build effective relationships with internal partners

Nice-to-have

• Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset
• Familiarity with debt and equity financing transactions and complex internal financing structures

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg. Attendance in the office is required for a minimum of 2 days per week, with the possibility of more frequent attendance depending on business needs.

Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today!  

Great-West Lifeco Inc. is a leading international financial services holding company headquartered in Canada with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. It operates in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Canada Life Germany, Canada Life UK, Canada Life Reinsurance, Empower Retirement, Putnam Investments and Irish Life. 

In Canada, Great-West Lifeco operates under the Canada Life brand, offering a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions and serves the financial security needs of more than 12 million customers. Globally our combined companies have approximately 24,500 employees, 205,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – all serving more than 30 million customer relationships across these regions. 

Being a part of our organization means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.  

You can be your best here. You are part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.  

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. 

Great-West Lifeco Inc. would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.