Legal Associate

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Brookfield is currently seeking to fill a highly motivated Legal Associate position with our dynamic, fast-paced and evolving organization.  This role will be reporting into and working closely with the Managing Director, Legal & Regulatory. The Associate will support a wide variety of internal and external facing legal matters and strategic initiatives across Brookfield’s global asset management franchise.

• Securities Regulation - Assist with the execution of debt and equity securities offerings and other securities-based transactions, including Brookfield issuer bids

• Corporate Governance - Assist the Managing Director, Legal & Regulatory with various matters relating to the Brookfield Board of Directors, as well as the boards of affiliated public and private entities, including preparation of quarterly Board materials and meeting minutes, NCIB, disclosure documents

• Legal and Corporate Compliance - Assist with the management of the Corporation’s intellectual property

Requirements:

• Called to the Bar in Ontario or equivalent in another Canadian jurisdiction or New York

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ post call experience as a lawyer familiar with securities and corporate, preferably gained at a major Toronto/New York law firm and/or at within the in-house legal department of a large publicly traded corporation

Position Opening Reason:

New Position

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.