Legal Compliance Analyst

Job Title

Legal Compliance Analyst

Department: General Counsel Office, North America
Location: Canada (Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver or Montreal)

Senior Equity Partner (Montreal)

Clyde & Co Canada LLP seeks a smart, capable, and responsible Legal Compliance Analyst to support the growing and dynamic business of our preeminent insurance law firm. In this role you will work closely with Firm lawyers, the Business Acceptance Unit, and other departments worldwide to identify and navigate possible legal and commercial conflicts of interest. The position is critical to identifying potential risk, communicating possible resolutions, and securing the necessary approvals as part of the business intake and new hire process.

• Advise Firm lawyers and staff regarding conflict‑of‑interest issues associated with new matters and lateral lawyer/paralegal candidates.
• Educate Firm lawyers and staff regarding policies and procedures relating to conflicts and business intake issues.
• Assist department leadership in the coordination of daily workflow to ensure that performance of staff meets lawyer needs.
• Assist department leadership in establishing new methods and standards for searching and analysing all conflicts of interest searches performed by the department, monitoring for consistency, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Support training of new hires.
• Draft and review engagement letters, conflict waiver letters, and ethical wall memoranda.
• Communicate directly with Firm lawyers and clients to draft and negotiate engagement letters and conflict waiver letters.
• Support the Firm’s Business Acceptance Unit.
• Assist department leadership as needed.
• Keep abreast of current rules, law and business issues that may impact Firm lawyers.
• Maintain substantive knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct, regulatory schemes governing lawyers across Canadian provinces, and legal ethics issues.
• Be available to address the Firm’s global needs across multiple time zones, including evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as necessitated by the business.

• Law degree from an accredited Canadian university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of law firm experience, specifically in conflicts, risk management, or insurance.
• Experience in conflict identification and clearance.
• Fluent communication skills in both English and French, verbally and in writing.
• Active bar licence in good standing in a province where Clyde & Co Canada LLP maintains an office (Montreal, Calgary, Toronto or Vancouver) would be an asset.

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. The Firm operates in a responsible manner, supporting diversity, inclusion, pro‑bono work, community service and environmental stewardship. The Firm has 480 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,000 people worldwide.

• Hybrid work flexibility – balance remote and in‑office work.
• Generous paid time off and annual wellbeing day.
• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Robust disability coverage – short‑term and enhanced long‑term plans.
• Referral rewards – bonuses for recommending qualified candidates.
• Mentorship and career growth – access to global training programmes.
• Inclusive parental leave – six months fully paid for all parents.

Salary range for this position is $100,000 – $130,000, adjusted for experience, qualifications, and other factors.

Clyde & Co is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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