Legal Counsel, Commercial and Technology

3 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Definity Full time

Job ID : 6428
Category : Strategy & Legal
Brand : Definity
Regular/Temporary : Regular
Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time
Location : Waterloo, Canada

Definity includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. With strong roots that date back to 1871, we’ve grown to become a digital leader in the insurance industry. We’re proud to help our clients and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change.

Our promise to you: It’s better here. Why? Because we CARE, and we provide an employee experience that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative P&C insurers. Come be a part of our journey, and love what you do.

Definity offers a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Leaders partner with their teams to find the right balance of on-site and remote work that best meets the needs of their teams, colleagues, brokers and customers, while ensuring collaboration, teamwork and accountability for goals.

**_What can you expect in this role?_**
- Working collaboratively with many areas of the company to review, draft, interpret and negotiate various types of agreements including but not limited to templates, non-disclosure, licenses, professional services, marketing, corporate services and lease agreements, including licenses, professional services, SaaS and other cloud-based services.
- Analyzing and interpreting various matters as they relate to the operations of a P&C insurance company, advising a diverse range of operating units on legal issues, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and negotiation and contract management strategy.
- Consulting with other members of our Legal team and acting as a primary source of expertise to provide sound advice and drive consistency in Definity’s approach to partnering with vendors and other third parties
- Participating in the continuous improvement of our processes and systems for contracting and legal risk management
- Providing assistance for strategic initiatives as required

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join Definity’s corporate legal team and become involved in a pivotal transaction, with excellent opportunities for additional exposure, learning and professional growth.

**_What do you bring to the role?_**
- Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor)
- Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to practice law as a lawyer in Ontario
- At least 3 years of post-call experience drafting and negotiating legal agreements, such as strategic partnerships, vendor agreements, goods and services, software and other licensing arrangements, service level agreements, cloud-based services and other technology-related offerings. Technology transaction experience is an asset, including data privacy and security.
- Exposure to insurance or other financial institutions is an asset.
- Excellent communication, research and drafting skills, including the capacity to communicate with business partners in the way they want to be dealt with
- Outstanding judgment and ability to deal with complex issues and safeguard confidential information
- Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities
- Willingness to build strong business relationships
- Exemplary professionalism and integrity
- Self-starter with a great attitude.

**Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it, and we’ve got it**:

- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services

**Background checks**
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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