Director & Senior Counsel, Capital Markets & Credit Investments

About the job About Us British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. With $313.7 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2026, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries. POSTING CLOSE DATE: September 8, 2026 Are you a quick, flexible thinker who thrives at the intersection of law, investments, and business? We're looking for a seasoned legal professional with broad transactional experience who delivers practical, business-minded legal advice. You'll partner with senior investment professionals, manage complex transactions and help drive successful outcomes in an evolving capital markets environment. THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets & Credit Investments, the Director & Senior Counsel, Capital Markets & Credit Investments, plays a key role in providing legal services and advice on a variety of Capital Markets & Credit Investments (“CMCI”) transactions, ranging from private funds and private credit investments, to equities, fixed income, and derivatives activities. The Director & Senior Counsel works in a team environment and closely with other counsel, including external lawyers, as well as business personnel and paralegals. In addition, the Director & Senior Counsel embodies Legal Affairs’ business partner model, acting as a proactive, embedded partner to the CMCI team to advance BCI’s strategy while safeguarding its interests. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH The Legal Affairs Department provides comprehensive legal, compliance, and governance support across the organization. The department works to provide tailored risk-based advice, ensuring compliance with regulations and upholding high ethical standards. The team gives proactive, practical, and solution-oriented guidance to help their business partners make informed decisions, fostering innovation and driving success. By focusing on strategic objectives, the Legal Affairs Department supports BCI's ambitions and maintains its reputation as trusted advisors who can navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape. WHAT YOU BRING A Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) Called or qualified to be called to the bar in British Columbia 7+ years’ experience in a transactional practice at a leading law firm, investment manager or financial institution, leading and project managing transactional matters Expertise in private funds, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private credit or other investment transactions, including hybrid capital and derivatives Experience coordinating transactions across teams, including with tax, regulatory, compliance, finance and operations teams Experience working with legal technology and AI Experience with statutory entities, pension plans and institutional investors Familiarity with global regulatory processes (e.g., CFIUS, HSR and other merger control, antitrust and foreign direct investment filings) Proven ability to manage complex transactions and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines A commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity WHAT YOU WILL DO Works closely with deal teams within CMCI providing time sensitive legal advice and support for complex transactional, investment and operational activities Serves as a proactive business partner to CMCI deal teams, anticipating legal needs and shaping how the business approaches opportunities and risk Assists the Chief Legal Officer and other members of Legal Affairs on an as-needed basis in providing legal advice and support to investment departments and operational teams Engages, supervises and coordinates external legal, regulatory and diligence advisors Drafts, reviews, revises and negotiates investment related agreements Facilitates regulatory processes to close investment transactions Provides guidance and advice on contractual, legal, regulatory and governance requirements Identifies legal and regulatory risks, working with others to appropriately manage or mitigate those risks within BCI’s business environment and commercial strategies Builds relationships and communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders Appropriately utilizes legal technology and AI in day-to-day tasks, and contributes to process improvements and efficiency Anticipates and foresees legal and business risks specific to own area of expertise and business risk tolerance Evaluates issues accurately and escalates appropriately Makes decisions, forms strategy and executes independently with minimal supervision Resolves complex issues within areas of expertise and experience Approaches work with an understanding of how it relates to long-term objectives and strategies of the legal department and BCI’s long term investment horizon WHERE YOU WILL WORK This role will be based in our office in downtown Victoria, BC or Vancouver, BC SALARY RANGE The annualized base salary range for this role is CAD $175,000 to $225,000. Our recruitment process requires that the successful candidate agrees to undergo a criminal record search, education and designation verification; to provide a declaration of no previous or current criminal status; and to comply with our corporate Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct. Interested in joining our team and want to learn of other career opportunities with BCI? Create a profile and sign up for job alerts at: https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers.

Provide legal advice and support for complex capital markets and credit investment transactions, including private funds and derivatives. Act as a proactive business partner to deal teams while managing external legal advisors and mitigating regulatory risks.

Requires a law degree and qualification to the bar in British Columbia with over 7 years of transactional experience at a leading law firm or financial institution. Must possess expertise in private credit, M&A, and global regulatory processes such as CFIUS and HSR.

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• Transactional Law
• Private Funds
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Capital Markets
• Private Credit
• Derivatives
• Legal Technology
• AI
• Regulatory Compliance
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Corporate Governance
• Foreign Direct Investment Filings
• Antitrust

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

16 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Director