Compliance & Privacy Lawyer - 12 Month Contract

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About the role

We’re looking for a Compliance & Privacy Lawyer (Associate Senior Counsel) to join our growing team!

As Associate Senior Counsel, your work will have a big impact on supporting Intact Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries in identifying and managing legal, regulatory, compliance, and reputational risks. People will count on you to promote a culture of compliance and ethical business, and ensure we comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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

• Act as legal counsel on behalf of Intact Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries, primarily in the areas of compliance and privacy

• Provide legal and regulatory advice and guidance on compliance and privacy-related matters and projects. 

• Support in all areas of our compliance framework, including:

  • Support on regulatory matters including regulatory engagement and reporting

  • Lead and oversee compliance and privacy training and awareness

  • Conduct compliance and privacy risk assessments

  • Play an active role in supporting stakeholders in the investigation, management, and resolution of compliance and privacy incidents and breaches

  • Proactively develop and/or implement policies, procedures, and best practices

• Ensure the integrity and values of the organization are always respected

What you bring to the table:

• Member of the Law Society of Ontario

• 5 to 8 years of experience in compliance or privacy law at a large in-house department or insurance brokerage

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, training, and communication skills.

• Confidence managing files independently with minimal support

• Sound judgment and the ability to assess the practical implications of legal risks

• Ability to proactively identify legal and reputational risks and propose innovation business solutions

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

• Ability to collaborate well with others

• Capacity to prioritize and handle several files and projects at once

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

• Proficiency in French and experience with Quebec law would be an asset but is not required

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

• Bilingualism (English/French) is required. Need to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking clients and colleagues across the country

What we offer

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 temporary member of our team:

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

• 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.

• 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, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

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.

Click here to review other important information about the hiring process, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Contact People.