Senior Legal Counsel advising Intact Financial Corporation and subsidiaries on compliance, privacy, and regulatory risks. Supporting governance, investigations, training, and Canadian business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Provide legal and regulatory advice on compliance- and privacy-related matters and projects
Advise stakeholders across Canadian lines of business, including Claims, Underwriting, Brokers, Cyber and Technology, and Risk Management
Support regulatory engagement, reporting, internal compliance reporting, and committees
Lead and oversee compliance and privacy training and awareness initiatives
Conduct privacy impact assessments and data-transfer requests
Support investigation, management, and resolution of compliance and privacy incidents and breaches
Support compliance policy management and governance
Improve compliance- and privacy-related processes
Identify compliance risks and implement mitigation plans
Collaborate with legal colleagues to solve novel problems
Promote a culture of compliance and ethical business conduct
Requirements
Minimum of eight years of relevant post-call legal experience in a large law firm or in-house environment
Membership in the Quebec or Ontario bar
Deep experience in compliance, regulatory, and privacy matters
Excellent communication, writing, drafting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate and build strong professional relationships with colleagues and clients
Ability to educate and influence decision-makers
Sound judgment and ability to assess practical implications of legal and regulatory risks
Ability to identify legal and reputational risks and propose business solutions
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple files and projects
Strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Fluency in both French and English, spoken and written
Must be eligible to work in Canada; Intact does not provide immigration sponsorship
Experience with Quebec insurance law, generative AI tools, and regulated industries is considered an asset
Benefits
Performance-led financial rewards
Workplace accommodations and accessibility support
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