Job Description & How to Apply Below
What You Will Do
General legal matters:
Owned and leased Property;
Regulatory and legislated matters and compliance;
Trademarks;
Licensing process and compliance;
Contract negotiation, review and ongoing compliance;
Etc.
Corporate Policies:
Work with HR on policies procedures, Health and safety and employee relations issues;
Deployment of new regulatory and legislative matters;
Best practice on Data security, including SOC II and Privacy, and adherence to changing legal requirements;
Etc.
Risk Management:
Business Continuity Management;
Privacy Officer;
Compliance Officer;
Management of the Whistle blower Channel;
Annual Business Risk Assessment Process and ongoing reporting
Maintaining and Managing the Group P&C Insurance Coverage matters:
Policy Renewal;
Claims; E & O Reporting and oversight
Due diligence and M&A activities as required
What You Will Bring
You’re a certified professional. The successful candidate must have been called to the Bar in Ontario.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal work experience (law firm or in-house)
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with experience simplifying and resolving complex problems
Highly focused with attention to detail and ability to collaborate well with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a practical solution-oriented approach
Demonstrated superior skill in legal drafting, including agreements and contracts.
Superior organizational and time management skills with experience handling multiple priorities and requests.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values
- Respect, Integrity, Client-Focus, Collaboration and Accountability.
Who We Are
Proudly independent and Canadian-owned, Cowan Insurance Group has been a true market leader in the insurance industry since 1927. With an extensive range of product offerings and integrated commercial and personal insurance, group benefits, and wealth management solutions, we provide our clients with outstanding customized, comprehensive insurance and risk management professional advice and placement.
Recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Cultures and a Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club Member, Cowan Insurance Group's award-winning client-centric approach emphasizes innovation, excellence, and collaboration. Join our team as we prepare for our centennial celebration in 2027!
What sets us apart?
Be In Good Company. Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.
Challenge your thinking. You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.
Grow together. We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.
Benefits And Perks
Competitive salary
Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan
Company-paid training and development courses
Community involvement
Hybrid work environment
Are you interested?
Please Apply!
This is a replacement position.
Artificial Intelligence (AI). Cowan Insurance Group does not use AI directly; however, platforms we partner with may use AI, including screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Our human recruiters review candidate’s qualifications prior to decisions being made.
This position is subject to appropriate background checks that may include, credential, employment, credit, criminal and reference checks.
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of an individual's technical qualifications, knowledge and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to: age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, sex, or sexual orientation.
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