Legal Counsel advising iA Financial Group’s Canadian automotive insurance and warranty businesses. Supporting regulatory analysis, commercial agreements, and product development.
Responsibilities
Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to partners across various business areas
Conduct legal and regulatory analyses, particularly in insurance and consumer protection
Provide clear, practical recommendations aligned with business needs
Support implementation of legislative and regulatory changes
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements
Contribute to development and enhancement of insurance products, warranties, and services
Collaborate with business and multidisciplinary teams, Compliance, and Risk Management
Participate in working groups and industry committees
Contribute to continuous improvement and organizational transformation initiatives
Requirements
Holds a university degree in law
Is a member of the Barreau du Québec
Has five or more years of relevant legal experience
Demonstrates strong business acumen and ability to turn complex legal matters into practical solutions
Shows intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and sound judgment
Has excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly
Takes a collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented approach while managing multiple priorities
Ideally has experience in commercial and contract law, as well as knowledge of insurance, financial services, or another highly regulated industry
Has an intermediate level of English proficiency
Requires frequent oral and written communication across Canada and collaboration with unilingual English-speaking colleagues
Benefits
Flexible group insurance plans
Competitive retirement savings plan
Employee share purchase plan
Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days
Telemedicine services
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Ergonomic furniture program
Performance bonus
Discounts on iA products
Hybrid work environment
Flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces
Learning and development opportunities
Healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive work environment
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