Legal Clerk

1 week ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Definity Full time $58,100 - $106,900 per year

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can't do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer 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. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It's better here.

What can you expect in this role?

  • Providing support for various governance, regulatory and corporate matters, under the guidance of our General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
  • Coordinating board, committee and shareholder meetings and materials
  • Administration and maintenance of minute books, licensing processes and files, and corporate records
  • Interacting with provincial and federal financial institution regulators concerning corporate licensing and related matters
  • Assisting with SEDAR, SEDI and stock exchange filings
  • Drafting a variety of corporate documents, including corporate minutes, resolutions, notices, etc.
  • Assisting with preparation of corporate and commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements and routine contracts, as well as the completion of corporate transactions

What do you bring to the role?

  • Ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written exchanges with external and internal clients at all levels regarding needs and requests
  • Propensity to maintain a composed, positive and confident attitude while working in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work on confidential matters professionally with discretion
  • Ability to manage timelines, adhere to schedules and manage processes
  • A keen attention to detail
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a corporate law clerk within a Canadian financial institution, law firm or public company
  • Expert knowledge of preparation of corporate minutes and maintenance of minute books
  • Previous experience being involved in the corporate secretarial function for a Canadian financial institution, and/or publicly traded company, is highly-desirable

High degree of proficiency with English and French required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Salary Scale: $58,100 - $106,900

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

  • 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

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting .

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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