AVP, Legal Counsel

AVP, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer (12 month contract) Join to apply for the AVP, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer (12 month contract) role at Munich Re. We care for humankind – and that starts with our people. Our greatest strength lies not in what we do – but how we do it. It’s the unique individual behind every piece of work who matters the most. Our people make Munich Re a global success. Working at Munich Re gives us access to the depth, breadth, and mindset we want in order to develop our full potential. That’s why a career at Munich Re is much more than just a job. It’s an invitation to be your very best and make a positive impact on the world. Responsibilities Provide corporate legal advice to internal clients on a variety of areas, including (re)insurance, compliance, distribution, market conduct and real estate matters. Assist with ensuring and reporting on the company’s compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and Munich Re Group internal requirements. Provide sound and practical legal advice, review and draft agreements, reinsurance treaties, insurance policies, internal policies, procedures and guidelines, and advise on corporate litigation. Collaborate with internal clients to identify and mitigate legal and compliance risk. Work closely with the Risk Management group to address legal and compliance risk and manage, review and report on the quarterly reserving process for Munich Re of Canada operations. Identify and recommend compliance processes, procedures and measures to address evolving regulatory requirements, including drafting/revising/maintaining required policies and procedures. Support the maintenance of the company’s Regulatory Compliance Management systems together with the Corporate and Legal group. Assist management in maintaining the company’s compliance “tone from the top.” Monitor and coordinate compliance activities of other departments as necessary. Collaboratively work with Legal, Compliance and Risk colleagues to ensure shared accountabilities are addressed. Ensure OFSI, provincial regulator and Munich Re Group internal reporting requirements are met. Report to and inform the SVP & General Counsel regularly on the operation and progress of all legal and compliance work and initiatives. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with knowledge of and experience with relevant legislation and regulation; ideally background in regulatory, re/insurance, corporate, or transactional experience. Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) or J.D., and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style to audience. Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills, along with planning and time management skills. Highly organized with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail. High degree of flexibility and adaptability to changing environment and situations, and ability to work independently and function well under pressure. Strong interpersonal, teamwork and networking skills, with a willingness to cooperate and share knowledge. Fluency in English; fluency in French (oral and written) is an asset. Benefits Exposure to challenging projects and development opportunities to grow skills and career with local and global colleagues and partners. Hybrid work environment in an inspiring physical workplace setting. Educational Assistance Programs that continue to recognize ongoing success. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Part‑time. Job function: Legal. Industry: Insurance. Munich Re Canada is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact AODARequestHR@munichre.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged. #J-18808-Ljbffr