Head of Canadian Legal - Senior Vice President / Managing Director (Canadian Funds and Securities Law)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada; office Monday–Thursday with remote work available on Friday

Base salary: CAD 200,000–300,000 per year, plus bonus and equity.

Company

hirify.global provides a technology platform for investment products and is expanding its offering and accessibility for Canadian investors.

What you will do

• Lead legal support for Canadian private funds across capital raising, marketing, investor relations, fund formation, structuring, and corporate transactions.
• Negotiate agreements with fund managers, distribution agents, and other counterparties.
• Draft and review private fund offering materials, partnership agreements, side letters, placement agreements, contracts, and related legal documentation.
• Serve as the in-region expert on Canadian securities laws, regulatory requirements, and the legal implications of new and existing products and services.
• Help develop Canadian entity governance, compliance, and regulatory structures.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and perform legal research on regulatory, corporate, and fund investment matters.

Requirements

• 8+ years of fund formation experience in the Canadian investment management space, including private equity and hedge funds.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and territorial securities laws, instruments, and policies, including registrant regulation such as NI 31-103 and IIROC.
• Detailed experience with private placements and laws relevant to Canadian asset management businesses and fund offerings, including privacy, money laundering, and sanctions requirements.
• Strong experience with Canadian securities laws and regulatory frameworks, and with drafting and negotiating fund documents, side letters, placement agreements, and related fund materials.
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario or the equivalent in another province.
• Law firm or in-house experience at an asset management firm.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; organized and detail-oriented with big-picture capability.
• Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with U.S. securities laws.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with four days in the office and remote work on Friday for this role.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
• The company pays 100% of group benefits premiums for employees and dependents.
• Retirement plans with company matching and unlimited paid time off.
• Full-time employees receive salary, bonus, and equity as part of the total compensation package.