Senior Counsel, Corporate Commercial, Privacy

ivari Holdings Inc.; Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 170.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and dental benefits

Pension and employee savings plans

Competitive base salary + bonus

Professional development opportunities

Paid vacation and time off

Descripción de la vacante

ivari is seeking a Senior Counsel for Corporate Commercial and Privacy in Toronto. This role leads a small legal team in a fast-paced financial services environment, focusing on strategic and day-to-day compliance, with at least 10 years in corporate law and Ontario Bar admission.

You will build relationships with business partners, negotiate diverse agreements, advise on privacy, and lead special projects. Hybrid work and strong benefits accompany a competitive package.

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years of corporate commercial law experience.
• Experience advising on privacy matters and data protection.
• Business-minded with practical risk-based solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership including mentoring and coaching.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide practical, risk-based legal advice that supports business objectives.
• Draft, review and negotiate vendor, technology, outsourcing, distribution and intercompany contracts.
• Advise on privacy-related matters, including data protection agreements.
• Identify legal risks for strategic initiatives and develop practical solutions.
• Perform thorough legal research to support decision-making.
• Lead and coach team members; manage performance and development.
• Represent ivari in industry association committees and working groups.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Contract drafting

Privacy awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Risk assessment

Educación

LLB or JD degree

Called to the Bar in Ontario

Bar admission with Law Society of Ontario

Descripción del empleo

Senior Counsel, Corporate Commercial, Privacy

Full Time Regular Manager Toronto, ON, CA

Here’s the job opportunity ...

This position is an existing vacancy.

As a Senior Counsel at ivari, 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 corporate commercial lawyer with at least 10 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 directly to the Associate General Counsel and be responsible for the leadership, coaching and development of legal professionals. This is a management position requiring strong leadership, mentoring and people development skills.

You will:

• Build strong relationships with business partners and provide practical, risk-based legal advice that supports business objectives.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor, technology, outsourcing, distribution, leasing, reinsurance and intercompany agreements.
• Advise on privacy-related matters, including data protection agreements and privacy compliance initiatives.
• Support strategic business initiatives by identifying legal risks and developing practical solutions.
• Perform thorough legal research to support informed decision-making.
• Stay informed about industry trends and legal developments.
• Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for team members. Provide legal support for special projects as they arise.
• Represent ivariat 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 10 years of relevant working experience in the practice of corporate commercial law, preferably in the financial services or other regulated industries.
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience advising on privacy matters and data protection agreements.
• Business-minded, with the ability to provide practical solutions that support business objectives while appropriately managing legal risk. Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervising, mentoring, coaching and developing team members.
• 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.

What we pay ...

Salary range: $170,000 - $190,000

What's in it for you ...

At ivari, it's important for us to keep our people motivated, recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive base salaries plus a bonus, one of the many reasons ivari is a great place to work.

We also offer health and dental benefits for the entire family from Day 1! But that’s just the beginning. When you join the ivari team you also get ...

• 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.

A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential. If you do require an accommodation, please email [e-mail] .

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