Senior Legal Counsel

1 month ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Governance & Policy Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice to our Corporation on matters related to financial institutions and the insurance and risk assessment functions.

The successful candidate will provide legal, policy, and management advice to the Corporation on a broad range of issues, including legislative and regulatory policy and drafting, legal content of corporate communications, and contract negotiations and disputes.

The Senior Legal Counsel will work closely with the Director, Legal Services, and provide advice to all divisions of the Corporation, including the resolution of financial institutions and the insurance and risk assessment functions.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the legislation involved and the Corporation's own policies and objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance, application of laws, and legislative interpretation.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures related to financial institutions and the insurance and risk assessment functions.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on a variety of projects and provide legal and strategic advice to corporate executives and Board members.
  • Prepare materials for the Board of Directors, Corporate Secretary, and Senior Management.
  • Direct the work of administrative staff and interact with other federal regulators.
Requirements
  • Member in good standing of a provincial law society or bar.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience of legal practice, working in corporate/commercial law and/or litigation.
  • Experience in providing legal advice on regulatory compliance, application of laws, and legislative interpretation.
  • Experience in financing, transactions, restructuring, and/or resolution planning.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders, partners, government departments, agencies, or other parties.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic work environment.

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging and complex issues, and to make a significant impact on the Corporation's operations.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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