Provide authoritative and comprehensive legal services meeting the commercial and strategic needs of the business
Advise on legal and regulatory risks and mitigation strategies, and supporting good governance through appropriate discussion and escalation of issues
Manage the subsidiary corporate governance and compliance for our Canadian operations across all Canadian provinces (including Quebec)
Draft and review contracts relating to the insurance-specific operations of the subsidiaries
Assist with evolving regulatory compliance matters in the Canadian legal environment; conduct research across the subsidiary operating jurisdictions
Develop legal and compliance training, as needed
Help maintain and develop policies, standards, and checklists
Identify and analyze new legislation and proactively propose and implement solutions
Ensure compliance with applicable provincial, territorial, and federal insurance laws and regulations
Support internal stakeholders with clear, practical legal advice tailored to business needs
Participate in vendor management, including reviewing terms and ensuring legal and regulatory risks are mitigated
Participate in cross-functional compliance projects
Provide regulatory and compliance support and advisement in the areas of sales, complaint handling, and licensing
Additional projects and duties as assigned

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6 years of post-call legal experience, ideally with a background in corporate/commercial, and regulatory compliance for property & casualty insurance
LLB or JD from an accredited university in Canada and call to the Bar in a Canadian province or territory
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience gained at a top-tier law firm
Track record of delivering results and pragmatic, risk-based legal advice
Superb accuracy and attention to detail
Exceptional time management and organization skills
Ability to impact and influence both internal and external stakeholders and provide exceptional customer service
Certification in data privacy (preferred)
Experience working with commercial and technology contracts; U.S. contracts or ability to flex into cross-border work is a plus (preferred)
Expertise in marketing and advertising laws (preferred)
French Language bilingualism or working language proficiency an asset.

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