Sarah Mc Kinnon
About Sarah Mc Kinnon
Sarah McKinnon serves as Senior Legal Counsel at IG Wealth Management in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in legal counsel roles at TD and Invesco Canada, she has extensive experience in providing legal advice and managing compliance for financial institutions.
Work at IG Wealth Management
Sarah Mc Kinnon has served as Senior Legal Counsel at IG Wealth Management since 2019. In this role, she provides strategic legal advice on various legal issues relevant to the organization. Her position is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where she has worked for over five years.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining IG Wealth Management, Sarah Mc Kinnon held several legal positions. She worked at TD as Counsel from 2016 to 2019, where she served as a legal adviser to the retail distribution channel. Prior to that, she was Legal Counsel at Invesco Canada from 2014 to 2016, where she prepared mutual fund disclosure documents and advised on compliance matters. Her earlier experience includes working as an Associate and Summer Student at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Mc Kinnon holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History from the University of Winnipeg, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She also earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Toronto, studying from 2008 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal matters related to financial institutions and compliance.
Legal Advisory and Compliance
Throughout her career, Sarah Mc Kinnon has provided legal advice on a wide range of issues. At TD Bank Group, she advised on credit, debit, and payment card programs, focusing on compliance and cost of credit disclosure. At Invesco Canada, she worked closely with product groups to support product line expansion and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Financing Transactions Experience
Sarah Mc Kinnon has represented borrowers and lenders in various financing transactions, including secured and unsecured financing, project finance, and syndicated loans. Her experience encompasses domestic, cross-border, and multi-jurisdictional transactions, showcasing her capability in complex legal environments.