Senior Counsel, Corporate Commercial, Privacy

ivari; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and dental benefits

Pension and employee savings plans

Job summary

ivari is seeking a Senior Counsel, Corporate Commercial, Privacy in Toronto, Ontario. You will provide practical, risk-based legal advice across ivari’s corporate and commercial activities while leading a small legal team in a fast-paced financial services setting.

Required: LLB/JD, Ontario call to the Bar, 7–10 years’ experience in corporate commercial law, and strong negotiation skills for complex contracts and privacy initiatives. Hybrid work with in-office collaboration days.

Qualifications

• JD or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
• Called to the Bar in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 7–10 years of corporate commercial law experience, preferably in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk-based legal advice across corporate commercial activities and complex contracts.
• Lead, mentor and develop the legal team; manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Draft, review and negotiate vendor, technology, outsourcing, distribution and intercompany agreements.
• Advise on privacy matters, data protection agreements and privacy compliance initiatives.
• Support governance, regulatory and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Contract drafting

Privacy compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

LLB/JD degree

Job description

Senior Counsel, Corporate Commercial, Privacy

Legal Full Time Regular Management Toronto, ON, CA

Job Description

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.

ivari 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…

This position is an existing vacancy.

As Senior Counsel, you will provide practical, risk-based legal advice across ivari’s corporate commercial activities, with responsibility for complex commercial agreements. Working in a small legal department, you will partner closely with business leaders, support strategic and day-to-day initiatives, and help strengthen legal risk management and governance across the organization. The role requires sound judgement, a client-focused approach and the ability to manage a broad range of legal matters and changing priorities in a fast-paced financial services environment.

You will report directly to the Head of the Legal Department 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, investment 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 7 to 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.
• Knowledge of investment products, transactions and applicable legal and regulatory requirements is an asset.
• Experience advising on corporate governance matters is an asset.
• 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, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts in easily understandable terms to a wide range of audiences.
• High attention to detail and 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 sense of accountability and ownership of work and outcomes.
• 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…

Internal: Salary Range P08: min: $138,328 – mid:$172,910 - max: $207,492

External 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