Legal Advisor

4 weeks ago

Toronto ON, Canada Sun Life Financial Full time

AVP & Managing Counsel, Pensions and Insurance page is loaded AVP & Managing Counsel, Pensions and Insurance
Apply locations Toronto, Ontario Sun Life Waterloo King time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR00093991 You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join Sun Life’s Group and CXO legal team as an AVP & Managing Counsel. The successful candidate will primarily support our group retirement services (GRS) business at a senior level and provide support for our group benefits and client experience office business units. Sun Life’s group businesses serve the needs of Canadians by providing retirement and savings plan asset administrative services, and life and health insurance benefits and administrative services.
This role is a hybrid role and will report to the VP & Associate General Counsel, Group Benefits, Group Retirement Services and CXO. Be a leader within the GRS legal team, providing support and guidance to other Group legal team members supporting GRS legal work
Manage, lead and develop counsel-level lawyers supporting GRS
Provide strategic, proactive, timely and effective legal support to management, client-facing, and administrative teams that serve our group plan sponsor clients and their plan members across Canada on a broad range of matters
Provide strategic legal advice on plan administration, plan design, new product development, and marketing materials
Provide support and advice on digital and data influenced initiatives
Lead legal team advice on new legislation and regulatory requirements in the financial services industry applicable to GRS
A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with ideally at least 10 years of private practice and/or in-house experience
Able to advise on applicable industry and regulatory trends
Able to handle and distill complex problems and apply analytical and creative thinking to provide innovative solutions and manage risk
Able to collaborate, gain trust of team members and business partners at all levels, and explain complex topics using simple language
Able to take a risk-based approach to prioritize work
Proven experience in advising senior leaders on and managing complex ideas and files
Group pensions and insurance law experience is essential for this role
Tax law experience considered a strong asset
In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.
Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities.

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