Counsel

ivari Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual bonus

Health & dental

Pension plan

Professional development

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

ivari Canada in Toronto is seeking a Counsel with at least 5 years' experience to join a small, collegial legal department of a fast-paced financial services company, providing legal advice to internal customers in a timely and professional manner, with an opportunity to engage in both strategic and day-to-day business and compliance issues.

You will report to the Senior Counsel and support a broad range of life insurance, product development, distribution, regulatory and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• An LLB or JD degree.
• Called to the Bar in Ontario.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries.
• Experience advising on regulatory matters and compliance obligations.
• Experience advising on corporate governance matters.
• Experience supporting product development, including drafting policy contracts and reviewing marketing materials.
• Experience advising on policyholder matters, insurance operations and life insurance products is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to stakeholders across the organization in support of ivari's business operations.
• Assist with product development, marketing reviews, and the drafting, interpretation and revision of policy contracts, providing legal support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide legal support for policyholder matters and insurance operations.
• Support the Compliance department with market conduct matters and regulatory developments.
• Provide legal support for distribution matters.
• Provide legal support on corporate governance matters.
• Perform thorough legal research to support informed decision-making.
• Stay informed about industry trends and legal developments.
• Assist with mentoring and supporting junior legal staff.
• Provide legal support for special projects as they arise.
• Represent ivari at industry association committees and working groups.

Skills

Legal advice

Regulatory matters

Corporate governance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

LLB or JD

Bar in Ontario

Law Society of Ontario member

Job description

Welcome toivari

Let us introduce ourselves. With 300+ employees across Canada, ivari is a company that’s making a difference in the world of life insurance. How? By finding and hiring employees who are passionate about helping people protect their families, and by giving them the best, most supportive workplace possible.

ivar is part of Sagicor Financial Corporation, a leading financial services provider with over 185 years of history operating across the Caribbean, US, and Canada. We offer a wide range of products and services, including life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration and investment services.

At ivari, everyone is welcome! It is our mission to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and the communities in which we do business. We offer an inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.

Here’s the job opportunity…

As a Counsel at ivari in this new position you will be working in a small, collegial legal department of a fast-paced financial services company, providing legal advice to internal customers in a timely and professional manner, with an opportunity to engage in both strategic and day-to-day business and compliance issues. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with at least 5 years’ experience who is motivated to provide excellent service, is dedicated to continuous learning and enjoys applying knowledge and expertise to financial services in a culture that offers work/life balance. You will report to the Senior Counsel and support a broad range of life insurance, product development, distribution, regulatory and compliance matters.

You Will

• Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to stakeholders across the organization in support of ivari's business operations. Assist with product development, marketing reviews, and the drafting, interpretation and revision of policy contracts, providing legal support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide legal support for policyholder matters and insurance operations.
• Support the Compliance department with market conduct matters and regulatory developments.
• Provide legal support for distribution matters.
• Provide legal support on corporate governance matters.
• Perform thorough legal research to support informed decision-making.
• Stay informed about industry trends and legal developments.
• Assist with mentoring and supporting junior legal staff.
• Provide legal support for special projects as they arise.
• Represent ivari at industry association committees and working groups.

What We Are Looking For…

• An LLB or JD degree.
• Called to the Bar in Ontario.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries.
• Experience advising on regulatory matters and compliance obligations.
• Experience advising on corporate governance matters.
• Experience supporting product development , including drafting policy contracts and reviewing marketing materials.
• Experience advising on policyholder matters, insurance operations and life insurance products is an asset.
• Knowledge of estates law and its application to life insurance products, beneficiary designations and death claims is an asset.
• Business-minded, with the ability to provide practical solutions that support business objectives while appropriately managing legal risk Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Self-motivated and able to provide timely, practical legal advice to stakeholders at all levels in a professional and client-focused manner. Strong analytical skills to assess complex legal issues.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong working relationships.
• Bilingual reading and drafting skills are an asset.

What we pay…

$99,000 –$136,000

What's In It For You…

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits [for you and your family]
• Pension and employee savings plans with company matching contributions
• Hybrid work arrangement with dedicated in-office collaboration days
• Competitive vacation and paid time-off programs
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Collaborative culture where individual contributions have visible impact
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health

Who You Are…

Someone who enjoys a culture where everyone is genuinely respectful, and you can be your authentic self every day. Your contributions and opinions are not only sought but valued. You know the importance of, and live by our core values of…

• Bringing clarity and focus to your work
• Taking ownership and doing what you say you will
• Remaining flexible
• Collaborating with others

Does this sound like you? We’re looking for great people to join our team!

Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current employees, without discrimination.

• ivari does not utilize AI in our recruitment process to screen, select, or assess applicants