Our client is an established Canadian Managing General Agent (MGA) that provides specialty, niche and hard-to-place insurance solutions through independent insurance brokers across Canada. The company offers a broad range of commercial insurance products, including skilled liability, commercial general liability and property coverage.

Responsibilities

- Advise on contracts, corporate matters, governance, underwriting and privacy; draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements.

- Lead regulatory filings and corporate insurance renewals; maintain relationships with regulators and oversee responses to inquiries and audits.

- Develop and maintain policies, controls and training to support regulatory compliance and effective risk management.

- Act as Privacy Officer and Complaints Officer, overseeing privacy governance, incident response, records management, complaint investigations and corrective actions.

- Establish and manage relationships with external legal counsel, coordinating specialized advice and legal support as needed.

- Lead litigation defence and information gathering, coordinating communications with brokers, insurers, third-party claims processors, external counsel and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

- J.D. or LL.B.



and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society. Lawyers qualified in Ontario or another Canadian jurisdiction, including candidates located in Quebec, will be considered.

- At least 2-5 years of relevant legal experience in insurance litigation, financial services, regulatory, corporate or commercial law.

- Experience in insurance, an MGA or specialty insurance is required.

- Experience advising senior leaders and working with corporate governance stakeholders, regulators, compliance teams and third-party claims processors.

- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, communication organizational skills, and the ability to notary and/or ability to commission.

- Practical commercial judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities independently, with confidence and sound discretion.

Additional Assets

- Errors and omissions (E&O;) litigation experience.

- Experience as Corporate Secretary, Privacy Officer or Complaints Officer.

- Knowledge of Canadian insurance licensing and regulation.

- Experience with mergers and acquisitions or corporate restructuring.

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