Corporate Counsel

3 weeks ago

Montréal, Canada Canada Life Assurance Company Full time

**Job Description**:
We are looking for a
**_ Legal Counsel, Insurance Solutions, Wealth and Advisory Network_**

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President & Senior Counsel, you will be a key member of the legal team providing support to our Canadian business units by providing practical and timely legal advice on tactical and strategic business issues. You will work closely with a group of legal professionals and business leaders on a range of matters relating to individual insurance products, wealth products, and insurance and securities distribution with a primary focus on Quebec. Your work will be wide-ranging and will provide the opportunity to develop expertise in dynamic practice areas. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly accomplished team of legal professionals supporting one of Canada’s leading financial services companies.

**Accountabilities**:

- Work collaboratively with business and functional partners to provide practical, risk-based legal advice on a wide range of matters impacting our Insurance Solutions and Wealth businesses, and our Advisory Network
- Support existing individual insurance life products and product development, including contract drafting, policy administration, and general internal legal support for term, universal life, and permanent insurance products,
- Maintain knowledge of Quebec regulatory requirements applicable to Canada Life’s wealth businesses and advise on regulatory requirements and developments, including Quebec securities laws and other applicable legislation pertaining to investment dealers and mutual fund dealers,
- Provide support to our insurance and securities distribution operations, including legal advice with respect to market conduct issues and contracts related to insurance and securities distribution

**Qualifications and Competencies**:

- Law Degree, Member of the Barreau of Quebec (required)
- Member of an additional provincial Bar considered a strong asset
- Minimum 3years of relevant legal work experience (law firm, in-house or securities regulatory body)
- Knowledge and experience with life and health insurance products
- Knowledge and experience with Quebec securities law
- Knowledge and experience with insurance and securities distribution in Quebec
- Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a practical solution-oriented approach
- Demonstrated superior skill in legal drafting, including contracts
- Ability to proactively bring projects to completion
- Highly focused with attention to detail
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with experience simplifying and resolving complex problems
- Superior organizational and time management skills with experience handling multiple projects at once
- Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment

**_ Location: Montreal_**

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to help our company deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

***

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

**_
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted_**.

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