Int Counsel, Corporate

2 weeks ago


North York, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

Job ID : 6747
Category : Strategy & Legal
Brand : Definity
Regular/Temporary : Regular
Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time
Location : North York, 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 you’ll be doing**
- Supporting the legal team on a broad range of legal matters, including: corporate finance transactions (equity and debt), general corporate law matters, securities law matters, corporate governance, and compliance;
- Keeping abreast of and advising on corporate/securities law developments;
- Assisting with public company reporting requirements and meetings, including preparing and reviewing Definity’s annual information form, annual proxy circular, annual and quarterly disclosures (financial statements, MD&A and other public company filings), and other continuous disclosure documents;
- Working with Investor Relations to review corporate presentations and news releases;
- Engaging with insurance and securities regulators, as needed;
- Assisting with the administration of corporate policies/procedures and compliance program;
- Supporting on matters relating to the Board of Directors and Board Committees; and
- Managing external counsel in various jurisdictions; assisting with management of overall legal budget and finding efficiencies.
- Providing assistance for strategic initiatives as required

**What you bring**
- Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor)
- Licensed by the Barreau du Québec or Law Society of Ontario (or other Canadian province) to practice law
- 1 - 3 years of post-call experience
- Exposure to corporate or securities law is preferable
- 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

**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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