Counsel - Montréal, Canada - Sun Life

Sun Life

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self.

You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you.

Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights.

Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Quebec Counsel Role

What will you do?
- provide proactive, timely and effective legal support and advice to business partners, management and client-facing and administrative teams across Canada on a broad range of matters;
- negotiate and draft a variety of contracts;
- advise on new legislation and regulatory requirements in the financial services industry, with a specific focus on Quebec laws;
- advise business partners on new product development related initiatives;
- draft, review, and advise on a variety of contractual arrangements, policies, and related forms;
- review and advise on Client and Advisor facing product and marketing materials;
- advise on Client complaints and related advisor disputes involving the sale and distribution of life and health insurance products, and wealth products, in Quebec;
- advise on "title" issues related to Quebec Client insurance policies (e.g. consulting on issues related to beneficiary, POA, creditor claims, assignment, insolvency issues, etc.);
- advise on a variety of Quebec specific product distribution matters (e.g. Quebec specific regulatory requirements, issues and disputes with Quebec-based distribution firms and advisors, etc.); and
- support business development teams in calls and negotiations;
- support and advise Sun Life's Government & Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, and Risk teams on Quebec specific legislative and regulatory initiatives.

What do you need to succeed?
- a member in good standing with the Barreau du Québec with ideally at least 3 years of private practice and/or in-house experience;

Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and Frenchspeaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada and worldwide;

- enthusiastic about supporting Sun Life Canada in a variety of initiatives;
- adaptable to changing workloads, areas of work, and business demands;
- provide advice in a simple and practical manner;
- proactive and a self-starter with an ability to handle a high volume of work and take a risk-based approach to prioritize work;
- able to engage and influence others; and
- able to collaborate, gain trust of business partners, and explain complex topics using simple language and clear language.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work.

Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

111,100/ ,800/177 800

Job Category:

Legal

Posting End Date:

10/06/2023