Senior Counsel, Property Liability Counseling

Allstate Northern Ireland Limited; Ontario; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Law & Regulation Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law and business, providing strategic legal counsel to support various functions including Product, Risk, and Claims. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Corporate Law and Insurance, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and continuous improvement, and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community while enjoying flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee discounts on insurance

Good Office program

Student Loan Payment Matching Program

Retirement Savings Program

Annual Wellness allowance

Personal reflection day

Tuition Reimbursement

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Insurance and/or Corporate Law.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and market conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counseling to business units.
• Support product development and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct complex legal research and summarize findings.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Advocacy

Strategic mindset

Data-driven decision making

Relationship building

Adaptability

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Law degree from a Canadian law school

Member of the Law Society of Ontario and/or Alberta

Job description

Senior Counsel, Property Liability Counseling

Senior Counsel, Property Liability Counseling

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At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

Allstate is looking for a Senior Counsel, Property Liability Counseling to join its Law & Regulation Department. We are looking for a creative and high energy legal counsel interested in working at the nexus of law, business, insurance, advocacy and consumers. Allstate’s Law and Regulation department is growing to enable our service businesses to thrive as well as support matters across the business. The incumbent in this role will work with a variety of different stakeholder groups across the business and offer key support to the Product, Risk, Technology, Distribution, Claims, and Marketing functions, as well as collaborate with other areas of the Law & Regulation Department.

Successful candidates for this role should have the significant knowledge of Corporate Law, PL Market Conduct, Insurance Products, Rate Filings, Underwriting Practices, Regulatory Compliance, Advocacy, and Claims Management, as it relates to the marketing and distribution of insurance products in the Province of Ontario and/or Alberta.

Who is Allstate:

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.

Through our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.

Role Designation: Hybrid

Benefits to joining Allstate

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)
• Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment)
• Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions
• Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing
• Personal reflection day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Working within the community and giving back!

Accountabilities:

• Provide solutions-oriented strategic legal counseling to enable business units to achieve business objectives in compliance with applicable law and regulations.
• Support the Product team in the creation and development of insurance products and rate filings.
• Conduct complex research regarding the applicability of pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authority; summarize findings concisely and collaborate with other areas of the company to determine the impact of new legal authority on business and enable action plans.
• Support the Product, Distribution and Claims function with insurance and/or claims related questions, including policy interpretation and opinions.
• Review and provide legal advice related to company documents, policy, practices, and procedures.
• Review regulatory requests, surveys and provide strategic guidance on market conduct compliance.
• Track regulatory guidance, updates and market trends and counsel the business on key issues.
• Support intellectual property, trademarks and brand protection matters.
• Support marketing and advertising activities, including reviews of product and/or program marketing and advertising, contests, and promotions.

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advocacy.
• Demonstrated strategic and data-driven mindset.
• Ability to lead and build relationships across multiple areas of the business.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and navigate competing priorities and agendas successfully.
• Ability to adapt and integrate own experience with Enterprise-wide strategy.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications:

• Law degree from a Canadian law school or equivalent.
• Member of the Law Society of Ontario and/or Alberta.
• 5+ years of Insurance and/or Corporate Law experience.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment.

Bonus Qualification:

• French language ability preferred, but not required.

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.