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We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.\nSince 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.\nOverview\nPIMCO is seeking a Vice President, Legal & Compliance to join the Canadian Legal & Compliance team. This is a high-impact role providing legal and regulatory support to PIMCO's Canadian business while helping to shape and oversee the firm's compliance framework across Canada.\nThe successful candidate will partner closely with senior business leaders and colleagues across Legal, Compliance, Client Management, Operations, Product Strategy, and Portfolio Management to provide practical, commercial legal and regulatory advice. Working within a collaborative global Legal & Compliance function, this individual will support strategic business initiatives, product development, regulatory change management and the continued growth of PIMCO's Canadian platform.\nThe role encompasses legal and compliance responsibilities associated with PIMCO's activities as an investment fund manager, portfolio manager and exempt market dealer, supporting both public and private investment funds across institutional and wealth management distribution channels.\nResponsibilities\nProvide legal and regulatory advice to PIMCO's Canadian business on a broad range of securities law and compliance matters.\nSupport the administration and ongoing enhancement of PIMCO's Canadian compliance program, including the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures and controls.\nAdvise on regulatory developments and assist with the implementation of regulatory change initiatives impacting the Canadian business.\nProvide guidance on sales and marketing practices, conflicts of interest, privacy, anti-money laundering, sanctions and other regulatory requirements applicable to the asset management industry.\nSupport governance requirements, including matters relating to the Independent Review Committee.\nAdvise on the establishment, distribution and ongoing operation of Canadian public and private investment funds.\nDraft, review and negotiate investment management agreements, distribution agreements, subscription agreements and fund offering documents, including prospectuses, fund facts and offering memoranda.\nSupport registration, filing and reporting obligations with Canadian securities regulators.\nPartner with business stakeholders on strategic initiatives, new products and evolving regulatory requirements.\nCollaborate with global Legal & Compliance colleagues on cross-border legal and regulatory matters.\nBuild and maintain strong working relationships with regulators, external counsel, auditors and internal stakeholders across the firm.\nLead or contribute to cross-functional projects and compliance initiatives designed to strengthen PIMCO's regulatory framework and control environment.\nKey Requirements\nLaw degree (J.D. or LL.B.) required.\nMembership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, or eligibility for admission.\nApproximately 5-10+ years of legal and/or compliance experience gained within a leading law firm, asset manager, financial institution, securities regulator or comparable environment.\nStrong understanding of the Canadian securities regulatory framework, including National Instruments 31-103, 81-102, 81-105, 81-106 and 81-107.\nExperience advising investment management, investment fund or broader financial services businesses on legal and regulatory matters.\nExperience drafting and negotiating investment management agreements, distribution agreements, subscription agreements and investment fund offering documents.\nKnowledge of anti-money laundering, sanctions, financial crime and privacy requirements applicable to the Canadian market is advantageous.\nExperience interacting with regulators, auditors and senior business stakeholders.\nCompletion of the Canadian Securities Course, Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course, CFA designation or similar professional qualifications is considered an asset.\nWorking proficiency in French is desirable.\nProfessional Skills\nSound judgment and the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented advice.\nStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.\nAbility to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels.\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into clear business guidance.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\nHigh levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability.\nCollaborative approach and commitment to fostering strong partnerships across teams and geographies.\nEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement\nPIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.\nApplicants with Disabilities\nPIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AffirmativeAction employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, you may contact us at 949-720-7744 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers with disabilities to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. 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