Director & Senior Counsel, Capital Markets & Credit Investments

About Us:

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.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.

BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our BCI Values in Action page.

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.

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.

Next Steps:

To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.

At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at [email protected].

To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page.

BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, executive search firms, or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees, commissions, or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services.