Compliance, Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel

Intact Financial Corporation; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Compliance Lawyer to provide legal counsel on compliance and insurance regulation. The role involves overseeing compliance training, managing regulatory examinations, and ensuring adherence to laws and policies. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting and communication skills, with a focus on building relationships across the organization. A hybrid work model is offered, promoting a balance between remote and in-person interactions.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flex pension and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Extra days off

Annual wellness account

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in regulatory compliance or insurance law.
• Bilingualism required (French and English).

Responsibilities

• Act as Compliance Counsel on regulatory matters.
• Lead compliance training and assurance.
• Manage regulatory examinations and compliance incidents.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Judgment

Relationship Building

Collaboration

Education

Law Society Membership

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for a Compliance Lawyer to join our dynamic team!

What you’ll do here:

• Act as Compliance, Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel on behalf of IFC and its subsidiaries, primarily in the areas of compliance and insurance regulation

• Provide legal and regulatory advice and guidance on a wide range of Federal and Provincial regulatory matters and projects related to the financial services sector.

• Support in all areas of our compliance framework, including:

  • Lead and oversee compliance training and awareness on a wide range of compliance topics

  • Conduct compliance assurance over IFC business activities to ensure adherence to and compliance with external laws, regulation and internal policy

  • Play an active role in supporting stakeholders in the investigation, management, and resolution of compliance incidents and breaches

  • Manage regulatory examinations, engagements and reviews; support business stakeholders with preparation in advance of regulator meetings; track actions to closure and ensure actions are well embedded and sustained

  • Participate in horizon scanning and support business with the legislative change process to ensure compliance with regulatory changes in our external environment

  • Proactively develop and/or implement policies, procedures, and best practices

• Ensure the integrity and values of the organization are always respected

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Member of the Law Society of Ontario, NL or Member of The Barreau du Quebec

• 3+ years of experience at a large firm or large in-house department in regulatory compliance, insurance law or other regulated industry

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, training, and communication skills

• Confidence managing files independently with minimal support

• Sound judgment and the ability to assess the practical implications of legal risks

• Ability to proactively identify legal and reputational risks and propose innovative business solutions

• Ability to build relationships with business units and stakeholders and influence decision-making at the operational and corporate level

• Ability to collaborate well with others

• Capacity to prioritize and handle several files and projects at once

• Comfort with technology tools, including good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Bilingualism required (French and English)] Need to interact on a regular basis with an English-speaking clientele and colleagues across the country

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.