Legal Counsel

1 month ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Insurance Council of BC Full time
About the Insurance Council of BC

The Insurance Council of British Columbia is the regulatory organization responsible for licensing and regulating the activities of over 50,000 life and general insurance agents, general insurance salespersons, insurance adjusters, and restricted travel insurance agents in British Columbia.

The Opportunity

The Legal Counsel will manage the Council's disciplinary processes, provide legal advice on various organizational matters, and act as the Council's privacy officer. The incumbent will review correspondence and provide advice to senior Insurance Council staff on organizational matters, considering the Financial Institutions Act, the Insurance Council Rules, the Code of Conduct, and other relevant policies and legislation. The Legal Counsel will also manage files as they progress through the disciplinary process.

Why Work for the Insurance Council?

Work with a great team of people in a rewarding career that makes a difference. We're located in a downtown area with plenty of amenities nearby. The Insurance Council has a friendly and collaborative environment with a team committed to protecting the public.

  • We offer a comprehensive health and dental plan.
  • Work-life balance.
  • This position is mostly remote work enabled. The incumbent would be required to come into the office as needed.
  • Professional development.
  • Equitable employment opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage the Council's disciplinary processes, including overseeing the movement of cases through disciplinary or licensing suitability processes.
  • Review and advise on investigations and licensee suitability matters in accordance with legislation and Council policies.
  • Act as staff support to the Council's Review Committees by coordinating cases to be presented, providing advice to the committees, writing Intended Decisions, and preparing committee reports for the Council.
  • Assist with preparation of production orders and subpoenas.
  • Draft correspondence to complainants, applicants, and licensees.
  • Coordinate hearings, including organizing hearing committees, overseeing evidence disclosure, engaging and managing external legal counsel for prosecution and hearing panel counsel roles.
  • Draft and circulate intended decisions and orders.
  • Manage the Council's participation in Financial Services Tribunal appeals and judicial reviews.
  • Liaise on complaints and investigations with other regulatory agencies.
  • Act as the Council's Privacy Officer by ensuring the Council meets its responsibilities under applicable privacy legislation and in response to Freedom of Information requests.
  • Provide advice to the Council on the Financial Institutions Act, Council Rules, and other relevant legislation.
  • Conduct legal research and gather information and data from various sources, including other regulatory bodies.
Qualifications
  • Law degree and practicing member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with regulatory matters in the capacity of a case manager or lawyer within a regulatory body, or within a law firm.
  • Experience with insurance and/or financial services is an asset, but not required.
  • Strong legal skills and an established sense of integrity.
  • Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to organize large volumes of work and handle competing priorities.
  • Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office desktop applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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