Legal Counsel providing business-focused legal advice for Canada Life's workplace benefits and retirement. Supporting legal matters in various business areas with a focus on group insurance operations.
Responsibilities
Provide practical, independent and business-focused legal advice on a wide variety of issues (described above and below)
Develop expertise in insurance products and product development, including contract drafting and interpretation, insurance policy administration, pharmaceutical agreements and general legal support for our workplace benefits business
Opportunities to engage on a wide range of matters, including sponsorship arrangements and community relations
Requirements
Law Degree, Member in good standing of a provincial Bar
3 to 5 years of relevant legal work experience (law firm or in-house)
Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and collaboratively
Strong communication skills with a practical, solution-oriented approach, including the ability to convey legal concepts clearly to non‑lawyers
Knowledgeable in conducting in-depth legal research, including use of professional research tools (e.g., Westlaw Edge)
Demonstrated skill in legal drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements
High attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to explain and resolve complex issues
Excellent organizational and time management skills with experience handling multiple projects at once
Knowledge and experience with life and health insurance is an asset
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