Senior Counsel, Client Solutions

Co-operators • Toronto, ON

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Counsel, Client Solutions (Regulatory) you will provide general legal advice and direction to various stakeholders, with an emphasis on supporting our life, accident and sickness, group benefits and creditor insurance business. You will support a range of strategic projects, offer guidance and assistance to our compliance and privacy teams, and review, draft and negotiate contracts.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of broad and progressive legal experience in the insurance industry, with a particular focus on life, accident and sickness, group benefits and creditor insurance.
• A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and are licensed to practice law in a Canadian province or territory.
• Solid in-house legal counsel process knowledge and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
• An innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• Critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• Strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and guidance on various issues related to all facets of our life, accident and sickness, group benefits and creditor insurance business.
• Advising on privacy issues.
• Negotiating, reviewing and drafting contracts (such as distribution, reinsurance and networking agreements), insurance policies and endorsements, and internal guidelines.
• Cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with key legal and business personnel.
• Representing the organization in industry groups and committees, pro-actively identifying and actioning process improvements, and keeping current on legislation and legal developments.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior