Associate, Legal Counsel

AXA•Toronto, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as legal and regulatory counsel to underwriters of commercial lines underwriting business units including provision of timely legal advice and guidance on a wide range of insurance/reinsurance and corporate issues. Draft, review and negotiate large variety of commercial contracts (including producer, program administrator, confidentiality, third party administrator, vendor, indemnity, broker, etc.). Review of marketing material. Provide legal advice with respect to complex insurance structures and legal/regulatory advice regarding policy terms and conditions. Collaborate effectively with internal operational areas, including Operations, Marketing, Claims. Retain outside counsel and manage non-claims litigation involving Company. Clearly communicate to regulators and manage various regulatory reporting requirements. Research and analyze wide range of insurance and non-insurance legal and compliance issues.

Requirements

Law Degree from an accredited Canadian law school is required
Must be a licensed attorney in at least one Canadian Province
Intermediate level of experience in house or law firm experience in a Canadian commercial property and casualty insurance company
Knowledgeable in Canadian insurance laws and regulations
Experience working as a trusted adviser to business clients
Experience interacting with Canadian insurance regulators
Must have broad experience with multiple lines of business
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Ability to draft legal documents
Ability to draft in English

Nice To Haves

Cross-border experience a plus
French verbal and written communication skills are an asset
French is an asset

Responsibilities

Serve as legal and regulatory counsel to underwriters of commercial lines underwriting business units including provision of timely legal advice and guidance on a wide range of insurance/reinsurance and corporate issues
Draft, review and negotiate large variety of commercial contracts (including producer, program administrator, confidentiality, third party administrator, vendor, indemnity, broker, etc.)
Review of marketing material
Provide legal advice with respect to complex insurance structures and legal/regulatory advice regarding policy terms and conditions
Collaborate effectively with internal operational areas, including Operations, Marketing, Claims.
Retain outside counsel and manage non-claims litigation involving Company
Clearly communicate to regulators and manage various regulatory reporting requirements
Research and analyze wide range of insurance and non-insurance legal and compliance issues