Responsibilities:
1. Legal Operations & Commercial Oversight
Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnership/binder agreements with our insurance markets.
MGA & Underwriting Support: Support product development, underwriting authorities, and digital automation risks.
Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Ensure ongoing compliance with provincial insurance regulators (such as RIBO) across Canadian operating provinces. Assist the GC in preparing materials for the Board of Directors.
Claims & Litigation Support: Provide expert legal guidance to the internal Claims/Errors & Omissions (E&O) team on complex files, litigation matters, and risk mitigation strategies.
2. Privacy & Data Governance (Designated Privacy Officer)
Privacy Program Leadership: Serve as the official enterprise authority on privacy, maintaining and evolving our data protection framework alongside the Information Security Officer (ISO) to ensure strict adherence to PIPEDA and provincial legislation.
Privacy Assessments: Develop, maintain, and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), with a specific focus on protecting an online, digital-first insurance platform.
Incident Response & Training: Lead the legal response team for data security incidents or privacy inquiries, managing breach notification assessments and transparent reporting. Develop and deliver ongoing compliance and privacy training for our 350+ staff members.
3. AI, Technology & Marketing Innovation
AI Governance & Tech Ethics: Collaborate clo
