Senior or Lead Counsel, Corporate

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Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

Senior Counsel or Lead Counsel

We’re looking for a Senior Counsel or Lead Counsel to join our dynamic team!

Reporting to the Director, Legal Affairs for Insurance, Regulatory and Marketing (QC), the successful candidate will provide support on a broad range of insurance regulatory matters pertaining to our companies’ operations in the province of Quebec. Your work will have a direct impact on our growth and all aspects of our insurance operations.  People will count on you to provide quality legal advice and innovative business solutions on different matters related to the organisation’s products, services, and activities. 

Here are a few ways you'll make a difference:

• You will act as Senior Counsel or Lead Counsel on behalf of Intact Financial Corporation (IFC) and its subsidiaries, primarily in insurance regulatory law including the development and distribution of insurance products, market conduct requirements, federal and provincial licensing, and marketing law, etc.

• You will be required to provide legal guidance on day-to-day operational matters.

• You will analyse, draft, and negotiate various service and distribution contracts.

• You will ensure the integrity of the legal and regulatory aspects of the distribution of the financial products and services offered by IFC companies and ensure that the values of the organization are respected.

• You will also participate in a variety of national strategic projects in collaboration with the Director or Vice President of Legal Affairs, when appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Member of the Barreau du Québec in good standing

• At least 8 years experience at a large law firm or large in-house department, in commercial, corporate and/or insurance law, preferably in a regulated industry

• Superior technical legal skills

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

• Confidence in managing files independently with minimal support

• Comfort with technology tools, including good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Sound judgement and the ability to assess the practical implications of legal risks and think strategically

• Ability to proactively propose innovative business solutions

• Ability to build relationships with business units and stakeholders and influence decision making at the operational and corporate level

• Team player with ability to collaborate exceptionally well with others

• Ability to prioritize and manage many files and projects at once

• Bilingualism (French and English, both written and spoken) is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.