Legal Counsel

1 week ago


Montréal, Canada THE EMPIRE LIFE INS. CO Full time

**Legal Counsel**

**Why you’ll love this role**:
**As Legal Counsel, you will be working as part of a high performance, dedicated and supportive legal team that provides legal and risk management advice, support and services to the Company on a wide variety of legal and regulatory issues.**:
**What you’ll be working on**:
- Advising business units on legal and regulatory risks to assist them in achieving their business objectives while protecting the Company from undue risk- Supporting senior lawyers on a variety of legal and regulatory matters- Performing legal research and drafting opinions- Drafting, reviewing, and providing advice with respect to a broad range of contracts, marketing material and other forms of legal documentation-
- Building relationships across the Company in order to become a trusted legal advisor

**What you’ll need to have**:
- Be licensed to practice law in Ontario, member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario- 2-3 years experience providing legal advice and services in the corporate commercial space, with demonstrated skill in legal drafting, including contracts- Highly responsive, timely delivery of advice/services and creates appropriate sense of urgency- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and projects- High attention to detail, work is accurate, complete and organized- Ability to think logically, analyze and work collaboratively to solve problems using a pragmatic risk based approach- Well-developed communication, negotiation, persuasion and presentation skills- Ability to work independently and as a team member- Digital and data dexterity

**It would be nice for you to have**:
- Knowledge and/or experience in technology/IT law- Knowledge and/or experience as in-house counsel in the Canadian Financial Services Industry- Experience and/or interest in life insurance- Bilingual (English/French) and able to competently practice law in English and French languages

**Beyond the salary**:
For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Benefits plan- Pension plan- Social club- Learning & development opportunities- Current career opportunities- Career choices

**Get to know us**:
We’re one of the top 10 life insurance companies in Canada and offer an environment that encourages the pursuit of personal and professional success. At the heart of that success is our focus on customers; we provide protection and financial security for Canadians—with a personal touch.

We acknowledge and reward talent, and support our employees in achieving and exceeding individual and organizational goals. Our goal is to make Empire Life a great place to work, learn and grow, where people can be their true selves, feel they belong and have equal opportunity for growth in their careers. We’re also committed to supporting an inclusive workplace that values diversity.

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity and the chance to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply.


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