Counsel, Client Solutions

The Co-operators Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Volunteer days

Total rewards package

Job summary

CGL is seeking a Counsel, Client Solutions (Regulatory) to provide general legal guidance with a focus on our property and casualty insurance operations, including personal and commercial lines. You will draft and negotiate contracts, policies, and internal guidelines, and collaborate with compliance and privacy teams.

Travel is occasional. The role requires a JD/LLB and licensure to practice in a Canadian province or territory, plus solid in-house process knowledge and at least five years of

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of broad and progressive legal experience in insurance, especially P&C.
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and licensed to practice in a Canadian province or territory.
• Strong in-house legal counsel process knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to stakeholders across the property and casualty line, including personal and commercial lines.
• Support compliance and privacy teams; review, draft and negotiate contracts and policies.
• Represent the organization in industry groups; identify process improvements and stay current on legislation.

Skills

Legal expertise

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Privacy compliance

Education

JD or LLB

Job description

Job Category: Legal/Compliance/Audit/Governance

Company: CGL
Department: Legal Services
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

As a Counsel, Client Solutions (Regulatory) you will provide general legal advice and direction to various stakeholders, with an emphasis on supporting our property and casualty insurance business. You will support a range of strategic projects, offer guidance and assistance to our compliance and privacy teams, and review, draft and negotiate contracts.

How you will create impact:

• Providing legal advice and guidance on various issues related to all facets of our property and casualty business, including both personal and commercial lines of business.
• Advising on privacy issues.
• Negotiating, reviewing and drafting contracts (such as distribution, reinsurance and networking agreements), insurance policies and endorsements, and internal guidelines.
• Cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with key legal and business personnel.
• Representing the organization in industry groups and committees, pro-actively identifying and actioning process improvements, and keeping current on legislation and legal developments

How you will succeed:

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team:

• You have a minimum of 5 years of broad and progressive legal experience in the insurance industry, with a particular focus on property and casualty insurance, including both personal and commercial lines.
• You have a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and are licensed to practice law in a Canadian province or territory.
• You have solid in-house legal counsel process knowledge and experience

What you need to know:

• You will travel occasionally
• You will do detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.

Expected salary/hourly range $104,717 - $154,700+

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.