Senior Counsel, Life Insurance & Product Compliance Lead

ivari Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and dental benefits

Pension and matching contributions

Professional development

Annual bonus

Job summary

ivari is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its legal team in Canada. The role involves providing timely, professional legal advice to internal clients, leading a small but capable team, and engaging in strategic and day-to-day business and compliance matters within a fast-paced financial services environment.

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, you will oversee policyholder matters, product development support, and regulatory reviews, while mentoring staff and collaborating with

Qualifications

• LLB or JD degree required.
• Bar admission in Ontario.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in life and health insurance.
• Experience advising on regulatory, market conduct and compliance matters.
• Experience supporting product development, including drafting policy contracts and reviewing marketing materials.
• Leadership experience including supervising, mentoring and coaching staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual reading and drafting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with business partners and provide practical, risk-based legal advice.
• Lead legal support for policyholder matters and insurance operations.
• Lead legal support for product development initiatives and drafting of policy contracts.
• Lead legal reviews of marketing materials and distribution matters.
• Collaborate with Compliance on market conduct and regulatory developments.
• 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.
• Represent ivari at industry association committees and working groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Education

LLB or JD degree

Job description

ivari is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its legal team in Canada. The role involves providing timely, professional legal advice to internal clients, leading a small but capable team, and engaging in strategic and day-to-day business and compliance matters within a fast-paced financial services environment.

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, you will oversee policyholder matters, product development support, and regulatory reviews, while mentoring staff and collaborating with