Corporate Counsel advising Ricoh Canada on commercial contracts, compliance, and disputes. Negotiating agreements and coordinating legal support across Canadian and North American teams.
About the role
- Legal Counsel advising ClaimsPro’s Canadian insurance-services organization on commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters. Drafting agreements, managing disputes, and guiding business leaders on legal risk and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear, strategic and timely legal advice to management on corporate and commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, civil disputes and litigation, insurance-related customer and vendor arrangements, real estate leases, errors and omissions claims, intellectual property, privacy and access, and employment law
- Partner with business leaders to develop practical legal strategies that support organizational objectives while appropriately managing risk
- Research and assess legal and regulatory risk associated with business decisions, operations, products, services and third-party relationships
- Anticipate emerging legal issues and provide proactive, solution-oriented recommendations
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and other legal documents
- Advise on insurance-related service agreements, customer and vendor contracts, and other complex commercial arrangements
- Support corporate transactions and initiatives, including due diligence, contract interpretation and implementation of negotiated terms
- Manage civil disputes, errors and omissions claims, litigation matters and external legal counsel
- Engage with regulators, clients, vendors and other external parties on legal and compliance matters
- Support corporate filings, licensing and regulatory requirements, as applicable
- Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of corporate governance practices, policies and procedures
- Apply effective legal risk management techniques and help the business understand the operational impact of legal requirements
- Monitor relevant legislative, regulatory and industry developments and communicate their potential impact to stakeholders
- Build trusted, respectful relationships with leaders and cross-functional partners, and handle confidential and complex matters with discretion
Requirements
- 2-5 years experience
- LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited Canadian or U.S. law school
- Called to the bar in a Canadian province and a member in good standing
- Two to five years of relevant post-call experience gained at a leading law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both
- Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
- Broad legal knowledge with the ability to identify, analyze and communicate how legal issues affect business operations
- Experience supporting litigation or dispute management
- Sound judgment, strong analytical skills and the ability to develop practical legal strategies and objectives
- High standards of professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality and accountability
- Experience with insurance-related services, contracts, claims or regulatory matters
- Familiarity with OSFI Guideline B-10 and third-party risk management requirements
- Experience with corporate filings or licensing
- Successful completion of a background check is a condition of employment
- Some travel is required
Benefits
- Pay-for-Performance Incentives
- Work-Life Balance & Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- E-flex Benefits Program & Wellness Initiatives
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 2% Match
- Training, Career Development, and Employee Recognition Programs
- Reimbursement for Licenses and Dues
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Perks (access to vendor discount programs)
- Meaningful financial incentives and career growth opportunities
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