Senior Legal Counsel

Business Unit

Regular, Full time

Closing Date: October 23, 2026

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.

We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.

The OSC created a dedicated  Investor Office  with an aim to achieve better investor outcomes   and enhance the investor experience . The Investor Office sets the strategic direction and leads the OSC’s efforts in investor engagement, brings investor perspectives to the organization ,   leads   and   supports   important policy development , and administers key operational processes .    
 
The Opportunity

The Investor Office   is looking for a  Senior   Legal Counsel   to join the team and play   an important role   leading and   supporting a range of initiatives t hat   address key investor   experience and   protection issues.

What you will be doing:

- L ead the development and execution of   initiatives   that address challenging policy   and   regulatory issues and OSC strategic priorities , engaging directly with   diverse   external   stakeholder   groups .

- Support the effective operation s   of committees that help the OSC advance its investor protection mandate, working   closely   with committee members and OSC and CSA staff.

- Review and   evaluate   requests   from third parties   for   an allocation of   fund s   to undertake initiatives   that   seek to enhance the individual investor experience ,   make recommendations to inform   decisions   as to how to   allocate   funds ,   and   monitor   and report on   approved funding arrangements.

- Participate in significant policy and regulatory initiatives that   impact   retail investors, the investing experience and investor protection, and provid e   analysis and advice on policy and regulatory issues, the retail investor perspective and associated key investor interests.

- Assess and advise on how securities regulatory issues ,   proposals   and initiatives   impact retail investors, the investing experience and investor protection.

- E ngage with   novel ,   complex   and innovative   matters in collaboration with other OSC subject matter experts across many areas of the Commission ,   identify ing   opportunities to challenge established approaches   and   practices .

- Support   the effective operations of advisory and oversight committees that   assist   the OSC in fulfilling its investor protection   mandate.

- A dvocate for OSC views and work with other team members to reach a resolution on contentious issues.

- Provide advice to the   Head of Policy and Vice President   to   enable sound strategic decision -making   on a wide range of policy and regulatory issues.

- Monitor   and analyze   investor protection initiatives   and relevant regulatory developments   in other markets in Canada and internationall y .

- Support team goals and priorities, manage initiative and reporting deliverables and   monitor milestone s,   outcome s   and   achievements.

- Engage and   maintain   positive   working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, investor groups, and other regulators.

What you bring:

- Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

- A minimum of   8-10   years' relevant   legal experience with a   minimum   5 years of   securities regulatory experience   is preferred .

- Strong   knowledge   of the securities industry, securities regulation and key areas of investor concern and protection .

- Strong k nowledge of retail investor perspectives,   issues   and stakeholders.

- Highly   developed   interpersonal,   written   and oral communication skills,   and   ability to independently research complex regulatory issues   and confidently convey   difficult concepts in a meaningful way .

- Highly motivated   and proactive   team player who thrives in a dynamic environment of continually shifting priorities with multiple concurrent deadlines.

- High level   of judgement   and   analytical,   decision - making   and problem-solving ability.

- Works   confidently and collaboratively   with individuals at all levels.

- A demonstrated ability to make sound, practical recommendations.

- Commitment to building positive working relationships and engaging with internal and external stakeholders   productively .

- Confidence and comfort working   in an agile team environment with minimal direction   and perform ing   at   a high level   under pressure.

What we offer:

- ## Competitive compensation package which includes performance-based incentives and a premier pension plan
- ## Generous vacation and personal time entitlements
- ## Best in class comprehensive health and wellness benefit package which includes gym membership discounts with Goodlife Fitness
- ## Tuition reimbursement program
- ## Training and development programs

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.

The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.

The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada , BlackNorth Initiative , Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion , and Pride at Work Canada

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox [email protected] .

Visit  Accessibility at the OSC  to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.