Compliance, Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel

Intact Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Compliance Lawyer. This role involves providing guidance on compliance regulations, managing legal risks, and ensuring adherence to laws within a dynamic team environment. Opportunity for professional growth with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive flex pension and benefits

Possibility to purchase extra days off

Annual wellness account

Access to resources for mental health

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in regulatory compliance or insurance law.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal compliance and regulatory advice.
• Conduct compliance assurance and manage regulatory examinations.
• Develop policies and oversee compliance training.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Confident file management

Proactive risk identification

Education

Member of the Law Society of Ontario or The Barreau du Quebec

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

LI-Hybrid

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

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.