Legal Counsel, Senior Counsel or Lead Counsel

Intact Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Counsel to join a dynamic team, focusing on insurance regulatory matters. This role involves providing high-quality legal advice and innovative solutions that directly impact growth and operations. You will engage in drafting contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating on strategic projects. With a hybrid work model, this position offers flexibility, a rewarding financial program, and extensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Additional days off

Annual wellness account

Resources for mental and physical health

Comprehensive learning ecosystem

Inclusive employee networks

Supportive leadership

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in commercial, corporate, or insurance law.
• Strong legal skills with excellent drafting and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on operational matters and compliance.
• Draft and negotiate service and distribution contracts.

Skills

Insurance Regulatory Law

Legal Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Member of the Barreau du Québec

3+ years experience in commercial or insurance law

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the role

Legal Counsel, Senior Counsel or Lead Counsel

We’re seeking a Legal Counsel, Senior Counsel, or Lead Counsel to join our dynamic team!

Reporting to the Director, Legal Affairs for Insurance, Regulatory, and Marketing (QC), the successful candidate will support a broad range of insurance regulatory matters related to our operations in Quebec. Your work will directly impact our growth and insurance activities. You will provide high-quality legal advice and innovative business solutions concerning our products, services, and activities.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Acting as Legal Counsel, Senior Counsel, or Lead Counsel for IFC and its subsidiaries, primarily in insurance regulatory law, including product development, distribution, market conduct, licensing, and marketing law.
2. Providing legal guidance on daily operational matters.
3. Drafting, analyzing, and negotiating service and distribution contracts.
4. Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance in the distribution of financial products and services, respecting organizational values.
5. Participating in national strategic projects collaboratively with senior legal management.

Qualifications :

1. Member of the Barreau du Québec in good standing.
2. Minimum of 3+ years experience in a large law firm or in-house department, specializing in commercial, corporate, or insurance law, preferably in regulated industries.
3. Strong legal skills with excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities.
4. Ability to manage files independently with minimal support.
5. Proficiency with technology tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
6. Sound judgment with strategic thinking regarding legal risks.
7. Proactive in proposing innovative business solutions.
8. Ability to build relationships and influence decision-making at operational and corporate levels.
9. Team player capable of collaboration.
10. Effective at prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
11. Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken, for regular interaction with colleagues across Canada.
12. No Canadian work experience required, but must be eligible to work in Canada.

What we offer

Our hybrid work model balances remote and in-person work. As a permanent team member, you can expect:

1. A financial rewards program recognizing your success.
2. An industry-leading Employee Share Purchase Plan with a 50% match on net shares purchased.
3. An extensive benefits package, including virtual healthcare.
4. Flexible work arrangements.
5. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days off annually.
6. An annual wellness account supporting a healthy lifestyle.
7. Resources to support physical and mental health and foster community connection.
8. A comprehensive learning ecosystem with online content and development programs.
9. Inclusive employee networks for education, inspiration, and development.
10. Supportive leadership and colleagues committed to your growth.
11. A Community Impact program to engage with your passions and community contributions.