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Legal Counsel

IBC is the national industry association representing the vast majority of Canada's home, car and business insurance companies. We rely on the collective expertise of our members and leadership team to create policy positions, advocate for a competitive and sustainable P&C insurance market and influence meaningful change in the insurance industry.

Position Summary

Led by the Vice-President, Legal & General Counsel, IBC’s legal team (5 lawyers, a librarian, and an underwriting advisor) is responsible for providing legal advice to and supporting a diverse group of internal clients within IBC and its regional offices (Western, Ontario and Atlantic) and members.

The Legal Counsel will report to the VP, Legal & General Counsel. This role will be responsible for a broad range of issues, including: reviewing and drafting of basic contracts, legal research, legislative monitoring, and advising on a variety of matters related to insurance contracts and automobile insurance across Canada.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist internal client groups in the review and preparation of contracts relating to their operations and products, including NDAs, Service Agreements, Consulting Agreements, and Licensing Agreements.

  • Provide legal support to internal client groups with respect to their business operations, including but not limited to advising on compliance requirements, contract negotiations, and insurance law.

  • Attend Committee meetings as needed to monitor the discussion for compliance with federal competition law.

  • Support Underwriting Advisor with respect to coordinating the work of member-led groups responsible for IBC’s Advisory Policy Wordings, including providing legal support relating to insurance coverage and contract issues.

  • Provide legal research support.

  • Monitor legislative and judicial developments across Canada that affect IBC members and draft summary bulletins to inform IBC members of such developments.

Qualifications

  • Member in good standing of the Bar of a Canadian province or territory.

  • 3 to 5 years of legal practice in an in-house or law firm environment.

  • Knowledge of property and casualty insurance and competition law is required.

  • Experience with contract law and insurance law.

  • Experience with drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, including licensing and service agreements.

  • Exceptional analytical and writing skills and demonstrated ability to distill complex legal concepts into business-friendly language to advise on legal risks.

  • Strong leadership/interpersonal skills.

  • Strong strategic thinking, risk assessment and presentation skills.

  • Ability to take ownership of tasks and proactively seek solutions, demonstrating an understanding of the broader impact of legal decisions.

  • Demonstrated relationship-building and client-handling skills; comfortable working independently and as part of a team; adaptable to changing work volumes and timelines.

  • Bilingualism (French & English) an asset.

Why Join IBC?

  • Competitive salary and a benefits package including an employer pension-matching program.

  • Hybrid work environment

  • Variety of job tasks to help accelerate your professional skills development.

  • Working with a top-tier team, full of all-stars and industry leaders.

  • Strong and supportive leadership with a focus on your development and growth.

IBC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.

This position qualifies under the Employee Referral Program.

IBC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Alongside a commitment to excellence, IBC is also committed to building a diverse working environment with hiring practices that encourage diversity in all its forms, including race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity, among others.

IBC welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Medina Kadija at MKadija@ibc.ca. IBC will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

Please be advised that only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.