Clerk, Legal

7 months ago

Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

Job ID : 6748
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?**
- Providing support for various securities filings under the guidance of the AVP Legal, Corporate Finance and Securities
- Coordinating board, committee and shareholder meetings and materials
- Administration and maintenance of minute books, licensing processes and files, and corporate records
- Interacting with provincial securities regulators and federal financial institution regulators
- Preparing SEDAR, SEDI and stock exchange filings
- Drafting a variety of corporate documents, including corporate minutes, resolutions, notices, etc.
- Assisting with preparation of corporate and commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements and routine contracts, as well as the completion of corporate transactions

**What do you bring to the role?**
- Ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written exchanges with external and internal clients at all levels regarding needs and requests
- Previous experience with SEDI and SEDAR filings preferable
- Minimum 1-3 years experience as a corporate law clerk within a Canadian financial institution, law firm or public company
- Propensity to maintain a composed, positive and confident attitude while working in a fast-paced environment, with mínimal supervision
- Ability to work on confidential matters professionally with discretion
- Ability to manage timelines, adhere to schedules and manage processes
- A keen attention to detail
- Expert knowledge of preparation of corporate minutes and maintenance of minute books

**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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