Director & Senior Counsel

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: Monday, August 17, 2026 As Director & Senior Counsel in our New York office, you'll lead sophisticated Private Equity transactions — direct investments, co-investments, fund investments, and venture & growth — as an embedded partner to the deal teams.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working in BCI’s New York office, the Director & Senior Counsel is responsible for providing transaction legal services in relation to BCI’s investments and legal advice to BCI generally. The Director & Senior Counsel works in a team environment and closely with other counsel, including external lawyers, primarily to assist deal teams to execute on their global investment strategy in Private Equity. In addition, the Director & Senior Counsel embodies Legal Affairs’ business partner model, acting as a proactive, embedded partner to the Private Equity deal teams and the New York office 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.) admitted or qualified to be admitted to a US bar association (NY bar admission preferred) 7+ years’ experience in a transactional practice at a leading law firm, investment manager or financial institution

HELPFUL/PREFERRED

expertise in mergers and acquisitions and other investments in private equity, venture capital and growth areas experience with private investment funds, including private equity (buyout or continuation vehicle) or venture capital funds familiarity with global regulatory processes (e.g., CFIUS, HSR and other merger control, antitrust and foreign direct investment filings) experience coordinating transactions across teams, including with tax, regulatory, compliance and finance teams experience working with legal technology and AI + experience with statutory entities, pension plans and institutional investors

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Works closely with deal teams within the asset classes providing time sensitive legal advice and support for complex transactional, investment and operational activities Serves as a proactive business partner to Private Equity deal teams and the New York office, 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 is based at BCI's New York office.

SALARY RANGE

The annualized base salary range for this role is USD $238,000 to $325,000. Our recruitment process requires that the successful candidate agrees to undertake 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BCI