Senior Legal Consultant

Company: Morneau Shepell
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Legal Consultant Pension Consulting Fredericton, N-B Full TimeSummary: The successful candidate will be a lawyer who will provide legal support and/or consulting services to internal and external pension clients.Responsibilities:Provide guidance and support to consultants, clients and pension administrators regarding legislative requirements, case law and other industry developmentsEnsure compliance of client pension plans with pension plan standards (currently in connection with pension reform) and Income Tax requirementsDraft reports, presentations, and plan documentation for existing and prospective clientsWork on all aspects of insolvencies, reorganizations and pension plan wind-ups in connection with our regulatory practiceParticipate in the strategic design and implementation of special projects, such as plan mergers, wind-ups, reviews and audits of plan governance and drafting of governance documentation, surplus withdrawal applications, forensic reviews, due diligence reviews in mergers and acquisitionsAssist in updating of the Morneau Shepell Handbook of Canadian Pension and Benefit Plans and other Morneau Shepell publicationsCommunicate or support communications with regulatory authoritiesManage multiple client files and projectsAttend external and internal training sessions to build knowledge of industry topics and trendsParticipate in industry organizations (e.g. CPBI, ACPM)Succeeding as a Senior Legal Consultant will require the following core qualifications and skills:Lawyer in good standing, practicing or non-practicing status2 --- 5 years of experience and/or equivalent legal experience in pensions, insolvency, and/or tax lawExcellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex informationExceptional writing and research skills; detail orientedExceptional client focus with strong professional acumenExcellent communication, project management and presentation skillsA positive attitude, with strong leadership and team building skillsHighly organized, with an ability to take initiative and be independentFrench language skills would be a definite advantage

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